Step 1

Boil about 4 cups of water with 1 teaspoon of salt.

Step 2

Add the spaghetti. Don't break the spaghetti like we do for noodles.

Step 3

Keep them whole and place in water. Once they start cooking, they will start settling below in the water.

Step 4

Stir occasionally and let the spaghetti cook in the water for 8 to 10 mins or till they become al dente.

Step 5

They should be cooked but still have a bite to them.

Step 6

Using a colander, drain the water and place the spaghetti in a bowl.

Step 7

Cover the bowl, so that the cooked spaghetti does not dry. Set aside.

Step 8

Heat the olive oil in a small frying pan.

Step 9

Keep heat to a low and add finely chopped or minced garlic and salt as needed.

Step 10

On a low heat, lightly brown garlic with the salt stirring often. Make sure not to burn the garlic.

Step 11

Add the garlic and olive oil mixture to the cooked spaghetti in the bowl.

Step 12

Add red chili flakes and parsley. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 13

Mix and toss well so that the seasonings, olive and spices coat the spaghetti evenly. Serve Spaghetti Aglio e Olio hot or warm.