INGREDIENTS
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1 pound spaghetti
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table salt (see note above)
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6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1/4 cup minced garlic (about 30 small, 20 medium, 10 large, or 5 extra large cloves) from 1 to 2 heads
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3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
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2 teaspoons lemon juice from 1 lemon
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, coarsely grated (optional)