Oh my gosh! I brought this dish to a party, and it vanished in minutes.

Servings: 4

12 oz spaghetti or your choice of long pasta
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.

2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

4. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss with the garlic and oil.

5. Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, tossing the pasta continuously to ensure even coating. If the pasta seems dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.

6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.