Description
Indulge in the creamy and spicy goodness of this delectable Creamy Chili Oil Pasta. A fusion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
For the pasta:
- 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 2 tablespoons chili oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: Heat chili oil and olive oil, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes. Add tomato paste, then cream, Parmesan, and soy sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce. Add reserved pasta water if needed. Serve topped with chili oil and herbs.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute plant-based cream and nutritional yeast for the dairy.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
