Easy Spicy Lemon Fusilli

Difficulty Level: Easy

Total Time: 30 minutes

Serving Size: 2-4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb. Bona Furtuna Fusilli

• 3 tbsp. Bona Furtuna extra virgin olive oil

• 1/2 shallot, chopped

• 6 garlic cloves, sliced

• 1 tsp. Sicilian chili pepper flakes

• Juice of 1-2 lemons

• 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated

• 1/4 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped

• Pasta water as needed

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

2. Once the water comes to a boil, add plenty of salt. Cook the pasta until it's al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.

3. Meanwhile, add the olive oil to a large sauté pan and sauté the shallot over medium-low heat until soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.

4. Add the sliced garlic and sauté for a further 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

5. Stir in the chili pepper flakes along with the juice of 1 lemon. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes.

6. Strain the pasta and add it to the sauté pan with the spicy lemon sauce along with 1/2 cup of pasta water. Toss over medium heat.

7. Add more lemon juice to taste.

8. Remove from heat and stir in the Parmgiano and parsley. Add pasta water as needed, 1/4 cup at a time.

9. Plate and top with more Parmigiano, parsley and chili pepper flakes.