Description
This spicy Roman-inspired pasta dish relies on the bold punch of thinly sliced garlic and heat from chili flakes. By emulsifying starchy pasta water with high-quality oil, you achieve a restaurant-quality silky sauce that clings perfectly to every strand of spaghetti.
Ingredients
Servings:
2
Chef's Tips
- Aim for uniform slices of 🧄 garlic to ensure they cook at the same rate, avoiding a mix of raw and burnt pieces.
- If the 🧄 garlic turns dark brown, it will impart a bitter flavor to the entire dish; if this happens, it is best to restart the oil infusion.
- If the sauce seems too dry once you add the 🍝 spaghetti, add an extra splash of hot water to help the 🧀 Parmesan cheese emulsify.
Instructions
Notes
- Emulsifying the starchy pasta water with the oil is the key to achieving a creamy consistency without using cream.
- Ensure the 🧀 Parmesan cheese is finely grated so it melts evenly into the sauce rather than clumping.
- 🍝 Spaghetti (200g)
- 🧄 Garlic (1 head)
- 🌶️ Red pepper flakes (1 tbsp)
- 🌿 Fresh flat-leaf parsley (1 bunch)
- 🧀 Parmesan cheese (50g)