Fiery Angel Hair Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 lb angel hair pasta
    1/2 cup chili oil, Chili Oil
    1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
    1 lemon, juice of
    2 tablespoons lemon zest
    coarse sea salt
    dried crushed red pepper flakes
    1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel (optional)
    2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Preparation
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 6 to 8 minutes.
    Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
    Stir the oil, parsley, lemon juice and lemon peel in a large serving bowl.
    Add the cooked pasta and toss with enough reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, to moisten.
    Season the pasta with salt and red pepper flakes, to taste.
    Sprinkle grated lemon peel over pasta for extra flavor and texture.
    Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve.

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