Ingredients
(serves 1)
3 ounces long pasta (thin spaghetti works well here)
about 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, use more if needed
2 tablespoons finely minced red or white onion, or shallot
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 small anchovy, finely minced (optional, of course)
1 red chili pepper, finely minced (scale back or add more according to taste)
sprinkle of hot pepper flakes
zest of 1 lemon
juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup good quality parmesan or grana padano cheese
large handful of freshly chopped parsley
1 cup of reserved pasta water
salt and pepper
Preparation
