Spaghetti with a Kick

Ingredients

• 1 pound spaghetti
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions.
2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red chili flakes and cook for 1 minute.
3. Drain the cooked spaghetti and add it to the skillet with the garlic and chili flakes. Stir to combine.
4. Top the spaghetti with the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Spaghetti is one of the most popular pasta shapes in the world.
• Parmesan cheese is an Italian cheese made from cow’s milk.
• Red chili flakes are made from dried and crushed red chili peppers.