Spicy Chili Oil Pasta
A quick, fiery pasta dish where al dente spaghetti is tossed in a fragrant chili-garlic oil and finished with parmesan and fresh herbs.
Equipment
Ingredients
Ingredients
spaghetti
200 g
olive oil
60 ml
garlic (minced)
4 cloves
chili flakes
1 tsp
parmesan cheese (grated)
30 g
fresh parsley (chopped)
15 g
salt
1 tsp
Instructions
Boil pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
Prepare chili oil
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chili flakes, sauté until fragrant.
Combine pasta and sauce
Drain pasta (reserve 60 ml pasta water) and add directly to the chili oil pan. Toss to coat, adding pasta water as needed.
Finish and serve
Remove from heat, stir in grated parmesan and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Original recipe
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh; leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated
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