Aglio E Olio

Directions

1. 1
   Fill large stock pot 2/3 full with cold water, add salt to taste and about 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and bring to a boil.
2. 2
   When water boils add pasta.
3. 3
   While water is heating, combine half of the olive oil, 2/3 of the garlic and salt in a large skillet and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until garlic browns.
4. 4
   Remove from heat and add remaining garlic, red pepper, lemon juice and 2 or 3 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water and stir.
5. 5
   When pasta is cooked al dente, reserve 2 tablespoons of cooking water and drain.
6. 6
   Transfer pasta and garlic mixture to a large bowl and toss to combine.
7. 7
   Transfer pasta and garlic mixture back to skillet, add salt, reserved cooking water and remaining olive oil and cook over medium heat for about 1 minute, tossing and stirring constantly.
8. 8
   Transfer back to large bowl and serve.
9. 9
   Serve with grated Parmesan or Romano cheese.