Linguine With Olive Oil

Photo: flickr user Simon Aughton

Ingredients

1 pound linguine

2 tablespoons olive oil

Red pepper flakes to taste

2 garlic cloves sliced

Salt to taste

Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Preparation

In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook the linguine for 10 minutes, or until it is al dente and drain. In a large pan, heat olive oil, add garlic slices and saute. Add red pepper flakes, to taste. Add pasta and toss. Season with salt and pepper and serve sprinkled with parsley.

This recipe yields 4 servings.