PARMESAN GARLIC SPAGHETTI

PARMESAN GARLIC SPAGHETTI 8 ounces spaghetti 10 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well. In a medium saucepan, combine butter, garlic and red pepper flakes over medium heat until the butter has melted. Cook, whisking constantly, until the foam subsides and the butter begins to turn a golden brown, about 4-5 minutes, skimming foam as necessary. Remove from heat. Stir in pasta and Parmesan until well combined, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.