Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/4  cup           olive oil
  15      large         garlic cloves -- chopped
     1/4  teaspoon      hot red pepper flakes
     1/2  cup           parsley -- fresh, finely
                        salt
                        pepper -- black
     1/4  cup           parmesan -- grated

Preparation:

Heat oil in skillet. Add garlic, pepper flakes, and parsley and cook until garlic is tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper and toss with hot pasta in a serving bowl. Mix in cheese, if used. Recommended pasta: 3/4 pound spaghetti or spaghettini