"Cozy Dinner: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio on Rustic Table"
**Spaghetti Aglio E Olio** **Preparation time:** 10 minutes **Cooking time:** 20 minutes **Total time:** 30 minutes **Ingredients:** - 400 grams of spaghetti - 4-6 cloves of garlic, finely chopped - 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes - 1/2 cup of olive oil - Salt (to taste) - 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese - Fresh black pepper (for garnishing, optional) **Instructions:** 1. Set a large pot of water on high heat and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, add 1 tablespoon of salt (or to taste), followed by the spaghetti. Stir occasionally to ensure the spaghetti doesn't stick together or to the bottom of the pot. Cook until al dente (soft but with a slight bite). This usually takes around 9-11 minutes, but refer to the package instructions for specific cooking times. 2. While the spaghetti is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped garlic to the hot oil, sautéing it until it turns golden brown. This process requires care to av...