Description
A simple yet flavor-packed dish, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners. Experience the rich taste of garlic and chili oil combined with buttery pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp chili oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Prep the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic, and stir constantly to avoid burning.
- Add the chili oil and butter: Once garlic is golden, stir in chili oil, then add butter, allowing it to melt into the sauce.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Season and serve: Sprinkle with salt, parsley, and Parmesan cheese before plating.
- Finish with a drizzle of chili oil before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with vegetables, seafood, or different types of pasta. Adjust chili oil for heat preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, chili oil, garlic, butter, easy recipe