Description
Chili Oil Pasta is a vibrant and spicy dish that tantalizes your taste buds with each twirl of perfectly cooked spaghetti. Coated in rich olive oil, aromatic garlic, and bold chili oil, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or cozy dinners at home. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a comforting meal that’s bursting with flavor and can be customized to suit your preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons chili oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, combine olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant and golden brown (about 2 minutes).
- Add chili oil and cooked spaghetti to the skillet. Toss to coat the pasta evenly.
- If needed, add reserved pasta water gradually until the desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and creamy. Top with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg