Heat 5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a pan
Add 1 chopped garlic clove and 2 grated garlic cloves to the oil
Add chopped parsley and chili peppers (and Calabrian chili paste if using) to the pan
Boil 250 grams of spaghetti in salted water for about 6 minutes until halfway cooked
Transfer the partially cooked pasta to the pan with the sauce
Continue cooking the pasta in the pan for another 4 minutes, gradually adding small ladles of starchy pasta water to create a creamy sauce
Once the pasta is fully cooked, remove the pan from heat
Add 100 grams of freshly grated pecorino cheese and stir well
Add a little more pasta water if needed
Serve immediately
