Spaghetti alla carrettiera | Sicilian garlic pasta

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add salt. When the water is at a rolling boil, add the spaghetti and cook it al dente, for 1 minute less than the time indicated on the package.

Meanwhile, peel the garlic cloves and chop them very finely or crush them. Also finely chop the chili pepper and fresh parsley.

In a large deep skillet or bowl, mix the extra virgin olive oil with the chopped garlic, chili, and three-quarters of the fresh parsley. Let it sit for a few minutes so the oil absorbs the fresh flavors.