"Intimate Rustic Kitchen: Crafting Spaghetti Aglio e Olio"

Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients You will need the following simple ingredients for this recipe: - 200 grams of spaghetti - 3 cloves of garlic - 90 ml of extra-virgin olive oil - A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional) - Salt - Fresh parsley, finely chopped - Parmesan cheese to garnish (optional) Step 2: Prep Your Ingredients Start by peeling your garlic cloves and finely mincing them. Set them aside. In the meantime, chop your fresh parsley. Step 3: Cook the Pasta Fill up a large pot with water, add a generous pinch of salt and bring it to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add the pasta. Monitor the time as per the instructions on the package for al dente consistency - usually between 8 to 10 minutes. Step 4: The 'Aglio e Olio' Process As your pasta cooks, heat up your olive oil in a pan over a medium heat setting. Add in your minced garlic and cook until it starts to become golden - ensure you stir continuously to avoid burning the garlic. If you're using red pepper flakes, add them in now. Step 5: Combine Save about 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest of your pasta. Combine the pasta with garlic and olive oil mixture, and pour in about half a cup of the pasta water. Stir everything together over a low heat. Step 6: The Final Touches If the pasta is looking too dry, add a little bit of pasta water at a time until it reaches your preferred consistency. Season it with salt to taste. Take the pan off the heat and sprinkle chopped parsley over your pasta, mixing it together completely. Step 7: Serve Plate the pasta, grate some fresh Parmesan on top if you wish, and serve your dish warm. Enjoy! Total preparation and cooking time should be around 20-30 minutes, a perfect quick and comforting meal. The key to a perfect Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is timing your pasta to be ready just as the garlic is turning golden. It's a simple dish, yet full of rich flavor. Enjoy sharing this process and the wonderful meal with friends and family.

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