Description
Indulge in the rich and spicy flavors of this Creamy Chili Oil Pasta recipe. A fusion of garlic, chili oil, and cream creates a decadent sauce that coats every strand of pasta perfectly. Quick and easy to make, this dish is a delightful combination of heat and creaminess.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons chili oil (with flakes)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, save ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare the sauce: In a skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil and butter. Add chili oil, then cream. Simmer and add Parmesan.
- Combine and serve: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, adding reserved water if needed. Season, garnish, and serve.
Notes
- Adjust the heat level to your preference.
- Enhance protein content with shrimp, chicken, or tofu.
- Experiment with adding spinach or arugula for freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
