Spaghetti with Garlic, Olive Oil and Chili Pepper

Peel the garlic cloves and finely chop them. Wash the parsley, dry it, and chop it finely as well. If you're using fresh chili, wash it, remove the seeds, and chop it finely; if you're using dried chili, crumble it.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

In a wide, shallow pan, pour in a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and gently heat it over low heat. As soon as the oil is warm, remove the pan from the heat to prevent the ingredients from burning. Add the chopped garlic, chili pepper, and finally the parsley. Let it cool slightly, stirring to combine the flavors as the garlic gently sautés. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

When the water is boiling, salt it generously and cook the spaghetti until al dente.

Once the pasta is ready, drain it, reserving a bit of the cooking water. Transfer the prepared sauce into the pan with the spaghetti. Return the pan to the heat and toss the pasta over high heat for a couple of minutes, gradually adding some of the cooking water to blend all the ingredients together.

Enjoy your meal! We're happy to help you adjust the quantities based on the number of guests or answer any questions you may have.