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Chef's Simple Spicy Garlic Pasta

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Chef's Simple Spicy Garlic Pasta

Name: Chef's Simple Spicy Garlic Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 23 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 250 g Spaghetti (Or any pasta shape of your choice); 2 tbsp Olive Oil (Extra virgin); 3 cloves Garlic (Minced or thinly sliced); 0.5 tsp Red Chili Flakes (Adjust to your spice preference); 400 g Canned Crushed Tomatoes (Good quality); To taste Salt (For pasta water and sauce); To taste Black Pepper (Freshly ground); A few leaves Fresh Basil (For garnish, chopped or torn); 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese (Freshly grated, for serving); 0.5 cup Pasta Water (Reserved from cooking pasta)

Indulge in this quick and easy pasta dish, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal. This recipe features fresh garlic and a hint of red chili flakes sautéed to perfection, simmered with rich crushed tomatoes, and then tossed with al dente pasta. Finished with fragrant fresh basil and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, it brings a taste of Italian comfort food to your table in under 35 minutes.

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Sautéing Garlic and Chili

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

23m

Cook Time

33m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

700

Calories

25g

Protein

100g

Carbs

20g

Fat

Tomato Sauce Simmering

Ingredients

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Pasta Being Tossed in Sauce

Instructions

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Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red chili flakes. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red chili flakes. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
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Keep the heat medium to prevent garlic from burning, which can turn bitter.
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Pour in the crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the flavors to meld.
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Pour in the crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the flavors to meld.
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A longer simmer will deepen the tomato flavor. Adjust seasoning after tasting.
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Meanwhile, bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water.
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Meanwhile, bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water.
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The starchy pasta water helps emulsify the sauce, making it cling better to the pasta.
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Drain the cooked pasta and immediately add it directly to the simmering tomato sauce in the skillet. Toss the pasta vigorously with the sauce, ensuring every strand is coated. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
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Drain the cooked pasta and immediately add it directly to the simmering tomato sauce in the skillet. Toss the pasta vigorously with the sauce, ensuring every strand is coated. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
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Adding hot pasta to the sauce directly helps it absorb more flavor.
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Remove from heat. Garnish generously with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving hot.
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Remove from heat. Garnish generously with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving hot.
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Serve immediately for the best taste and texture. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil can add a final touch of richness.