PARMESAN GARLIC SPAGHETTI

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 ounces spaghetti
• 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine butter, garlic and red pepper flakes over medium heat until the butter has melted. Cook, whisking constantly, until the foam subsides and the butter begins to turn a golden brown, about 4-5 minutes, skimming foam as necessary.
3. Remove from heat. Stir in pasta and Parmesan until well combined, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.