Lemon, Parsley, and Parmesan plus Pasta

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

Flat-leaf parsley, packed leaves

Garlic cloves

1/2 tsp

Lemon, zest

1/4 tsp

Red-pepper flakes

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, Coarse

3/4 cup

Olive oil, extra-virgin

1 cup

Parmesan cheese, grated

1 pound trofie or other short, twisted pasta, such as fusilli