Description
Indulgent chili oil pasta weaves Italian and Asian flavors into a silky, spicy masterpiece. Delicate noodles dance with rich, fiery oil, promising a culinary journey that ignites your senses and leaves you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp chili oil
Protein:
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Submerge pasta into the boiling water and cook until al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- While pasta cooks, mince garlic and prepare a skillet for sauce preparation.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet with garlic, stirring gently to combine and create a smooth base.
- Drizzle chili oil into the cream mixture, whisking continuously to integrate the spicy element evenly.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper into the sauce, stirring to distribute seasonings thoroughly.
- Drain cooked pasta, reserving a small amount of pasta water for potential sauce adjustment.
- Transfer pasta directly into the skillet with cream sauce, tossing meticulously to coat each strand completely.
- If sauce seems too thick, add reserved pasta water incrementally to achieve desired consistency.
- Remove skillet from heat and generously dust with grated parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, creating a vibrant and aromatic finish.
- Serve immediately while pasta remains hot and sauce is creamy.
Notes
- Choose high-quality chili oil for maximum flavor depth and authentic spiciness.
- Reserve pasta water before draining to help create a silky, perfectly emulsified sauce.
- Adjust chili oil quantity based on personal heat tolerance, starting with small amounts and gradually increasing.
- Consider alternative dietary modifications like using gluten-free pasta or dairy-free cream alternatives for inclusive meal options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg