spaghetti with garlic, olive oil and chile pepper

spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino

TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes

MAKES: 4 to 6 servings

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Ingredients

Fine sea salt
1 pound spaghetti
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
1 medium fresh red or green hot chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente.

Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, combine oil, garlic, chile and generous pinch pepper; heat over medium heat until oil begins to bubble, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add parsley, 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking liquid and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir to combine, then remove from heat.

When pasta is al dente, drain and transfer to a large serving bowl. Add oil mixture and toss together to combine well. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve immediately.

September 2011