Description
Indulge in a flavorful and creamy pasta dish with a spicy kick by making this Creamy Chili Oil Pasta. This fusion recipe combines the richness of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese with the heat of chili oil and red pepper flakes, creating a satisfying and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Spaghetti or Linguine:
8 ounces
Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons
Garlic:
4 cloves, minced
Red Pepper Flakes:
1/2 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
Chili Oil:
2 tablespoons (plus extra for drizzling)
Heavy Cream:
1/2 cup
Parmesan Cheese:
1/4 cup, grated
Salt and Black Pepper:
to taste
Fresh Parsley or Basil:
chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water, then drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil.
- Add Chili Oil and Cream: Stir in chili oil, then add heavy cream and simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Mix in Parmesan, pasta, and reserved water. Season and serve with garnishes.
Notes
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra texture and flavor.
- Top with a poached or soft-boiled egg for richness.
- Use chili crisp for a punch of umami.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
