Spicy Spaghetti (Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, e Peperoncino)

I love to cook. An according to Northern Boy I've only made one bad meal (I'm not so sure!)... And boy was it bad! We hadn't been married very long when I decided to try a recipe for a barbecued chicken and beans concoction cooked in an aluminum oven bag.

When I took it out of the oven it looked good enough to eat... But with one bite I realized the recipe had a major flaw... The barbecue rub for the chicken was so salty it made the whole dish inedible! After pushing it around my plate for a few minutes I turned to Northern Boy and stated the obvious, that it was too salty. Much to my surprise he had eaten every bite! He put his taste buds "at risk" to make sure I wouldn't be upset over my first failed meal! He's a keeper!

This recipe is also a keeper. Despite Northern Boy being a "Meat & Potatoes Guy" this has quickly become one of his favorite meals (mine too!)... It only takes a few minutes to prepare and it is delicious!

Spicy Spaghetti

Adapted from YumSugar

Ingredients:

8 ounces of Spaghetti
3 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Shaved Parmesan, optional

Directions:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions, drain. Set aside.

Add olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to pasta pot.

Once oil mixture begins to sizzle add pasta and toss. Serve with shaved parmesan.

Makes 4 - 1 cup servings.