Creamy Chili Oil Pasta
This creamy chili oil pasta is a rich, spicy, and silky 20-minute meal. It uses simple ingredients for a restaurant-quality sauce that coats every strand perfectly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
– 8 ounces dried spaghetti or linguine
– 1/4 cup olive oil
– 3 tablespoons chili oil
– 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
– 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 1/3 cup reserved pasta water
– 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
– 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, combine olive oil and chili oil. Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Reduce heat to low. Pour in heavy cream while stirring. Add 1/3 cup pasta water, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
4. Add drained pasta and butter to the skillet. Toss for 1 to 2 minutes until butter melts and sauce coats the pasta. Add more pasta water if needed.
5. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley and extra chili oil if desired.
Notes
For a milder dish, reduce the red pepper flakes. For extra protein, add cooked shrimp or chicken at the end.
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