Description
A classic Roman pasta dish elevated with extra garlic and a vibrant heat from red pepper flakes. This simple, elegant meal relies on high-quality ingredients emulsified into a silky sauce that coats every strand of pasta perfectly.
Ingredients
Servings:
4
Chef's Tips
- Slice the 🧄 garlic as thinly and evenly as possible using a mandoline or a sharp knife to ensure all pieces toast at the same rate.
- Watch the 🧄 garlic closely; it goes from perfectly golden to bitter and burnt in a matter of seconds.
- Keep the heat low when emulsifying to prevent the 🧀 Parmesan cheese from clumping rather than melting into the sauce.
Instructions
Notes
- The secret to this dish is the emulsion of the starchy pasta water with the oil; do not skip reserving the water.
- If you prefer a sharper taste, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the very end.
- 🍝 Spaghetti (400g)
- 🧄 Garlic (1 head)
- 🌶️ Red pepper flakes (1 tbsp)
- 🌿 Fresh flat-leaf parsley (1 bunch)
- 🧀 Parmesan cheese (50g)