Pasta e Olio

This is an easy, satisfying, budget-friendy meal
that my family loves! 

I especially like this dish for those times when the pantry
 is getting bare, I don't feel like going to the store, and, the
reality is, we do still have to eat. :)

The ingredients are things I keep in stock pretty much
all the time:

1 pound spaghetti


2 teaspoons chopped garlic

1/4 cup chopped parsley

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup melted butter

1/2c. grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1.In a large pot with boiling salted water cook spaghetti
pasta until al dente. Drain.

2.Meanwhile, in a large skillet over low heat saute garlic,
parsley, and red pepper flakes with olive oil .

Cook until garlic turns golden in color, about 10 minutes.

3.Toss pasta with garlic mixture and butter.
 
4. Top with parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

  You could even jazz this up further by adding fresh
tomatoes, spinach, mushooms, etc.