My family has started calling it ‘Comfort in a Bowl’ because it’s always requested at every get-together!

8 ounces of spaghetti
1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
Salt, to taste
1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
2 cups of water