Spaghetti Aglio E Olio (Spaghetti with Garlic)

Directions

Fill a large saucepan with 7 pints (5L) of cold water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.

Add 2TB salt and return to a rolling boil.

Add pasta and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally with a plastic or wooden fork.

When cooked, remove from water immediately.

Do not rinse.

While the pasta is cooking, prepare your sauce.

In a skillet, sauté the garlic in oil over medium heat until transparent; add the hot pimento and parsley.

Reduce heat to low, add spaghetti and mix gently.

Season generously with black pepper and serve immediately.

If desired, add grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese to taste.