Aglio e Olio Pasta

Spaghetti aio oio, one of the most classic Roman dishes, is the one dish that all Italian men know how to make. It's also quite popular as a late night snack among friends, say after a night out at the theater.

To serve 4-6:

Prep Time: 05 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:
1-2 cloves of garlic, minced, or more to taste
1/2 a dried chili pepper, crumbled, or more to taste (don't overdo it, and fresh hot peppers, will be fine too)
1/3 cup good olive oil
1 pound spaghetti
Grated Parmigiano or Pecorino Romano (optional)

Preparation:

Bring 6 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil and add the spaghetti.

Meanwhile, mince the garlic, crumble the red pepper, and sauté them in the oil until the garlic begins to brown.

Turn off the heat (the garlic will continue to brown; you don't want it to overbrown and become bitter).

When the spaghetti are done, drain them well, transfer them to a bowl, and stir the sauce into them.

Serve with grated Parmigiano or Pecorino Romano on the side.

This is my homemade Aglio Olio :)