Cook the pasta

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain, keeping a little cooking water.

Crisp the garlic

• Warm the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
• Add the sliced garlic and fry until golden and crispy, then set aside.

Brown the butter with thyme

• Melt the butter in the pan and let it turn nutty and golden brown.
• Add the thyme leaves and let them infuse the butter.

Toss and serve

• Add the drained pasta to the brown butter and toss, loosening with a splash of cooking water.
• Fold in the Parmesan and the crispy garlic, then serve.