Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225g) spaghetti
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Directions:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the spaghetti is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until golden brown and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Once the garlic is golden, add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic-infused oil. Toss the spaghetti to coat it evenly with the oil and garlic.
- Season the spaghetti with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Adjust the seasoning to your taste preference.
- Continue tossing the spaghetti over medium heat for another minute or two to ensure the flavors are well combined.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the spaghetti to serving plates.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese generously over the spaghetti.
- Garnish with chopped parsley for added freshness and color.
- Serve the Classic Spaghetti Aglio e Olio immediately while it's still warm.