Cheesy Garlic Chili Crisp Pasta
Cheesy Garlic Chili Crisp Pasta
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon salt, for pasta water
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 garlic, cloves, pressed or minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons chili crisp
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chili crisp, for topping
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, for topping
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the pressed garlic to the hot oil and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Stir in the unsalted butter until melted and combined with the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add 2 tablespoons of chili crisp to the pan and stir to combine with the butter and garlic.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to incorporate all ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Season the sauce with black pepper, paprika, dried Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Stir thoroughly to combine all seasonings.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing it to slightly thicken.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Reduce the heat to low and add 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the simmering sauce. Stir continuously until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Using tongs, transfer the cooked spaghetti directly into the sauce pan. Add 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water to the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Toss the noodles with the sauce using tongs until every strand is thoroughly coated. If the sauce is too thick, add more reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 2 min
- 12
Serve immediately, topping each portion with an additional spoonful of chili crisp and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese. Stir gently before enjoying.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cheesy Garlic Chili Crisp Pasta
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon salt, for pasta water
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 garlic, cloves, pressed or minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons chili crisp
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chili crisp, for topping
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, for topping
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the pressed garlic to the hot oil and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Stir in the unsalted butter until melted and combined with the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add 2 tablespoons of chili crisp to the pan and stir to combine with the butter and garlic.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to incorporate all ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Season the sauce with black pepper, paprika, dried Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Stir thoroughly to combine all seasonings.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing it to slightly thicken.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Reduce the heat to low and add 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the simmering sauce. Stir continuously until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Using tongs, transfer the cooked spaghetti directly into the sauce pan. Add 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water to the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Toss the noodles with the sauce using tongs until every strand is thoroughly coated. If the sauce is too thick, add more reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 2 min - 12
Serve immediately, topping each portion with an additional spoonful of chili crisp and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese. Stir gently before enjoying.
⏱️ 1 min