Spaghetti aglio e olio

This timeless Italian classic is another staple of cucina povera - the traditional Italian peasant-style cooking that makes as much as possible with the fewest ingredients. Even though the official name of this simple, iconic dish literally translates to spaghetti, garlic, and oil, there's also an optional ingredient that adds a spicy kick and a nice touch of warmth - the tiny red chili pepper known in Italian as peperoncino rosso, or diavolillo (lit. little devil), as it is affectionately referred to in some parts of the country.