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Garlic Chili Oil Spaghetti

Garlic Chili Oil Spaghetti

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A fiery, flavor-packed spaghetti dish infused with golden garlic and red chili oil. Quick, bold, and irresistibly delicious.


Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Fill a large pot with water, salt generously, and bring to a rolling boil.
  2. In a cold sauté pan, add olive oil, sliced garlic, and red chili flakes.
  3. Slowly heat the oil mixture over low heat. Stir gently until garlic turns golden (about 5–7 minutes). Turn off the heat.
  4. Cook spaghetti in boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  5. Add cooked spaghetti to the garlic chili oil. Turn heat to low. Toss with reserved pasta water until well coated.
  6. Taste and adjust salt. Add parsley and optional Parmesan.
  7. 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