Boil pot of water for spaghetti, add pinch of salt
Cook 1/2 pound spaghetti for 7 minutes - al dente (under cooked)
In separate pan, heat up olive oil and garlic. Leave garlic whole. Only cook garlic until slightly golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add spaghetti to pan with olive oil and garlic. Mix well.
Add 1/2 stick softened butter and mix
Add 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese and parsley to pan. Mix well
Add salt and pepper to taste
Serve with additional Parmesan Cheese and parsley
Recipe Notes
This is a light, simple pasta dish. You can add some chicken or shrimp to make it a full meal. If you prefer not to use the butter, you can leave that off.