1: Boil pasta in salted water, 1 minute under the directed cooking time.
2: Save some pasta water when the pasta is done cooking.
3: Pat shrimp dry on a paper towel lined plate and season with salt and pepper.
4: Slice garlic and parsley while the pasta is boiling.
5: In a pan on medium low heat, warm olive oil.
6: Add sliced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
7: Add shrimp and cook for one minute to prevent overcooking.
8: Add pasta water to emulsify all ingredients and flavors.
9: Add red pepper flakes, parsley, and pasta. Mix to combine and enjoy.
10: Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
