Ingredients

Coarse salt

8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 garlic clove, thinly sliced

Pinch of red-pepper flakes

1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Preparation

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve cup pasta water. Drain pasta and set aside.

In pasta pot, heat oil, garlic, and red-pepper flakes over medium until garlic has begun to brown, about 2 minutes. Add reserved pasta water, then spaghetti and parsley; season with salt. Toss to combine. Serve in bowls.