Chili Oil Garlic Butter Pasta
Chili Oil Garlic Butter Pasta
Ingredients
- 200 g spaghetti
- as needed salt, for cooking pasta
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chili oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- a splash pasta water, hot
- 40 g grated parmesan
- 10 g chives, minced
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 egg yolk
- as needed Parmesan cheese
- as needed chili oil
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions, typically 10-12 minutes, until al dente.
⏱️ 12 min
- 2
While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine 2 tablespoons of chili oil, 2 tablespoons of honey, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and a splash of hot pasta water from the cooking spaghetti. Mix well and set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a large pan, melt 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add the 5 minced garlic cloves to the pan and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the pan with the garlic and cook for 1 minute, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Drain the cooked spaghetti, reserving a little extra pasta water if needed. Add the spaghetti directly to the pan with the sauce and toss thoroughly to coat every strand evenly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Stir in the 40 grams of grated Parmesan cheese and 10 grams of minced chives. Give it a final good mix until everything is well combined and the cheese has melted into the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Serve immediately. For an optional richer and creamier texture, garnish each serving with an egg yolk, additional Parmesan cheese, and a drizzle of chili oil. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chili Oil Garlic Butter Pasta
- 200 g spaghetti
- as needed salt, for cooking pasta
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chili oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- a splash pasta water, hot
- 40 g grated parmesan
- 10 g chives, minced
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 egg yolk
- as needed Parmesan cheese
- as needed chili oil
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions, typically 10-12 minutes, until al dente.
⏱️ 12 min - 2
While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine 2 tablespoons of chili oil, 2 tablespoons of honey, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and a splash of hot pasta water from the cooking spaghetti. Mix well and set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a large pan, melt 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add the 5 minced garlic cloves to the pan and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the pan with the garlic and cook for 1 minute, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Drain the cooked spaghetti, reserving a little extra pasta water if needed. Add the spaghetti directly to the pan with the sauce and toss thoroughly to coat every strand evenly.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Stir in the 40 grams of grated Parmesan cheese and 10 grams of minced chives. Give it a final good mix until everything is well combined and the cheese has melted into the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Serve immediately. For an optional richer and creamier texture, garnish each serving with an egg yolk, additional Parmesan cheese, and a drizzle of chili oil. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min