Pasta with California Fig Sofrito and Parmesan

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried spaghetti or other pasta
• 3 quarts water
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 ounces California Dried Figs, chopped or minced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 large white onion, minced
• 2 anchovy fillets, mashed or minced (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Red chili flakes and extra grated Parmesan for garnish