PASTA WITH GARLIC AND OIL
Serves 4.

1 lb	spaghetti, linguine, or bucatini
1/3 c	olive oil
1/4 c	pressed garlic, from apporx 20 medium cloves
2 tsp	lemon juice
1/2 tsp	red pepper flakes
	salt
	grated parmesan (optional)
2 tbsp	chopped fresh parsley (optional)

While waiting for pasta water to boil, peel and press the garlic.

When water boils add the pasta. Add 1/2 of the oil and all
but 1tbsp of garlic to a large skillet over medium-low heat. Striring
frequently, cook the garlic until is becomes a sticky mass, about
8-10 minutes. When garlic begins to brown add the pepper flakes
and cook for the last 1-2 minutes with the garlic. Remove
from heat, add the remaining oil, garlic, lemon juice, 2 tbs of
pasta water and approx 1tspn kosher salt (or more to taste). Add
garlic mixture and parsley to pasta and serve immediately.

Sprinkle with grated parmesean.