10-Minute Italian Classic: Authentic Aglio e Olio e Peperoncino!

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Ready for a True Italian Experience? In just 10 minutes, learn how to make authentic *Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino* — a classic Italian pasta dish packed with flavor, using simple ingredients you probably already have at home! Follow along with this step-by-step guide to create a savory pasta infused with garlic, olive oil, and chili. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive dinner for guests, this recipe is a staple in Italian kitchens, loved for its simplicity and bold taste. Try it and bring a taste of Italy to your plate! Ingredients (Serves 2): - Spaghetti — 200 g - Extra Virgin Olive Oil — 4–5 tablespoons - Garlic — 2 large cloves, thinly sliced - Dried Chili Pepper — 1, chopped (or to taste) - Parsley Stems — 2–3 (for aroma, to be removed after cooking) - Breadcrumbs — 2 tablespoons - Bread with Olive Oil and Salt — 2 slices (for making crispy crumbs) - Salt — to taste Instructions: 1. Bread Crumbs: Take the toasted bread with olive oil and salt. Blend into fine crumbs, then add the breadcrumbs. Toast this mixture in a dry skillet until golden brown, then set aside for garnish. 2. Flavored Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic, parsley stems, and dried chili pepper. Sauté the garlic until it turns a light golden color, being careful not to let it burn. 3. Pasta: Boil the spaghetti in salted water for just 2 minutes, then drain. 4. Finishing the Pasta: Transfer the pasta to the skillet with the flavored oil. Add a ladle of the pasta cooking water at a time, cooking over medium heat and stirring until the pasta reaches an *al dente* texture. This method allows the pasta to absorb the flavors of the oil, garlic, and chili, creating a creamy texture from the pasta water. 5. Serving: Remove the parsley stems, plate the pasta, and generously sprinkle the toasted bread crumbs on top for a crunchy texture and garnish. Buon appetito!