Marcia Smart's Pantry Pasta

recipe

• Step 1
  Cook the spaghetti in salted water. When al dente, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, drain & set aside.
• Step 2
  Meanwhile, peel & thinly slice the garlic cloves.
• Step 3
  Add the breadcrumbs to a nonstick skillet over medium heat & toast for about 2-3 min, stirring often, until lightly golden. Transfer to a bowl & set aside.
• Step 4
  In the same skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic & stir occasionally until golden, 1-2 min. Turn the heat down to low, add the red pepper flakes & cook about 30 sec. Carefully add the reserved pasta water & stir for about 1 min.
• Step 5
  Add the spaghetti, butter, lots of black pepper & the breadcrumbs. Using tongs, gently toss to combine, about 4 min. (The sauce will thicken & coat the spaghetti.) Add the parmesan & stir to combine. Finish with salt & serve immediately with extra cheese on the side.