Spaghetti with Garlic, Olive Oil, and Red Pepper Flakes

• Salt
• 1 pound dried spaghetti
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 5 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes, plus more to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add the spaghetti and cook, stirring often, until tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
3. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of the cooking liquid.
4. Do not rinse the spaghetti with water; you want to retain the natural starches that help the sauce adhere to the spaghetti.
5. Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, heat the oil over a medium flame.
6. Add the garlic and saute until golden and fragrant, about 1 minute.
7. Its important not to overcook the garlic or else it will become bitter.
8. Using a slotted spoon, remove and discard the garlic.
9. Add the red pepper flakes and saute for 1 minute.
10. Carefully stir in the reserved cooking liquid and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
11. Immediately add the drained spaghetti and toss for 1 minute to coat well.
12. Season with more salt and red pepper flakes to taste.
13. Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl.
14. Sprinkle with the parsley, basil, and mint, and serve.

salt, extravirgin olive oil, garlic, red pepper, parsley, fresh basil, fresh mint

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spaghetti-with-garlic-olive-oil-and-red-pepper-flakes-376680 (may not work)