Chili Oil Pasta 🌶️🍝

 

Chili Oil Pasta 🌶️🍝

Servings: 1 | Prep time: 5 min | Cook time: 15 min

Ingredients:

• 75 g spaghetti or linguine

• 2–4 tbsp chili oil (adjust based on preferred spiciness)

• ½ onion, finely sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup heavy cream

• ½ cup reserved pasta water (adjust as needed for sauce consistency)

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt & pepper, to taste

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Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta:

   • Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.

   • Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water before draining. Set aside.

2. Sauté aromatics:

   • In a pan, heat the chili oil over medium heat.

   • Add the sliced onion and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant and lightly golden.

3. Build the sauce:

   • Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.

   • Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.

4. Combine pasta and sauce:

   • Add the cooked pasta to the pan.

   • Slowly pour in the reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.

   • Toss well to coat the pasta evenly, giving it a glossy finish.

5. Serve:

   • Plate immediately and enjoy while warm.

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Tips:

• Adjust the amount of chili oil to control the heat. Start with less if unsure.

• For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of parmesan or nutritional yeast on top.

• Fresh herbs like parsley or basil work well as a garnish.

• If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more pasta water or cream to loosen it.