Description
A fiery, flavor-packed spaghetti dish infused with golden garlic and red chili oil. Quick, bold, and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g Spaghetti
- 8 cloves Garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons Red Chili Flakes
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Salt (for pasta water)
- 1/2 cup Pasta Water, reserved
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (optional), chopped
- Grated Parmesan (optional), to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, salt generously, and bring to a rolling boil.
- In a cold sauté pan, add olive oil, sliced garlic, and red chili flakes.
- Slowly heat the oil mixture over low heat. Stir gently until garlic turns golden (about 5–7 minutes). Turn off the heat.
- Cook spaghetti in boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Add cooked spaghetti to the garlic chili oil. Turn heat to low. Toss with reserved pasta water until well coated.
- Taste and adjust salt. Add parsley and optional Parmesan.
- Serve immediately while warm, with extra chili flakes or cheese if desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality olive oil for richer flavor.
- Do not overcook garlic or it will turn bitter.
- Reserve pasta water for better sauce consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Garlic Chili Oil Spaghetti, spicy pasta, vegetarian pasta, easy weeknight dinner