Step 1

Measure ¼ cup (60 ml) of wine and set aside.

Step 2

Combine the water and the remainder of the bottle of wine in a large pot and bring to a boil.

Step 3

Once boiling, add spaghetti and cook (stirring frequently) until al dente, about 7 minutes.

Step 4

Reserve ¼ cup (60 ml) of the cooking liquid and drain the spaghetti. Set aside.

Step 5

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Add the reserved cooking liquid and reserved wine to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Add the pasta and toss to coat with the sauce.

Step 7

Add the butter and stir until it melts into the pasta.

Step 8

Add salt and pepper, parmesan, and parsley. Stir to combine.

Step 9

Serve on its own or top with more parmesan and parsley and open up another bottle of wine!

Step 10

Enjoy!