Penne Aglio Olio E Peperoncino - Italian Pasta Recipe - Today's Special With Shantanu

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook penne in boiling water until al dente, stirring occasionally.

While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add sliced garlic to the pan and sauté until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in red chili flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds.

Drain the penne, reserving a cup of pasta water.

Add the drained penne to the pan with garlic and chili.

Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a sauce.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.

Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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