Jon Favreu’s Scarlet’s Pasta
Half a Lemon
Fresh Grated Parmesan
2-3 TBSP Butter
1 Cup Chopped Italian Parsley
1 Pinch Chili Flakes or Hot Pepper Flakes
Fresh Ground Pepper
4 TBSP Salt (Divided)
3 Cloves Thin Sliced Fresh Garlic
1 Cup Pasta Water
1/3 Cup Olive Oil
16oz. Jolly Pasta (Spaghetti)
1
Have all chopped and sliced ingredients ready beforehand.
2
Bring water with 3 tablespoon salt to a boil and add the pasta. Cook for 10-12 minutes and set aside, saving the pasta water.
3
Heat olive oil on pan and add garlic. Toss gently for 30 seconds and add hot pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Cook and toss for 30 seconds.
4
Add parsley, cooked pasta, pasta water and squeeze the half lemon. Stir and bring to boil. Add fresh pepper and salt and toss the mixture gently.
5
Turn off heat and let mixture rest for 30 seconds to thicken a bit.
6
Serve warm with freshly grated parmesan.