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Peel and slice the garlic in two (you want to find and remove it when cooking is over).
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Slice the chili.
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Place all the ingredients plus 3 times the pasta weight in water in a large pan or pot.
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Cook over medium/high heat, stirring occasionally, until water is almost completely absorbed. Taste the pasta, salt to taste and if necessary add more water to finish cooking (a bit 'at a time to be sure not to overcook it!).
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Find and remove garlic, grate and sprinkle parmesan cheese to taste and serve hot.