Description
Chili Garlic Pasta is a vibrant, flavorful dish that perfectly balances the heat of red chili peppers with the aromatic essence of garlic. This quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal, making it ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Tossed with al dente spaghetti, this dish promises to awaken your taste buds and leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 red chili pepper, finely chopped (adjust for heat)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Boil the pasta: Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Sauté garlic: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and chili pepper; sauté until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Combine pasta: Add drained spaghetti to the skillet; toss to combine with the garlic mixture.
- Make it saucy: Stir in soy sauce and lemon juice, adding reserved pasta water until desired consistency is achieved.
- Garnish: Top with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 78g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg