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Easy Garlic & Chili Pasta: Quick ASMR Comfort Food Recipe
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Easy Garlic & Chili Pasta: Quick ASMR Comfort Food Recipe
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Easy Garlic & Chili Pasta: Quick ASMR Comfort Food Recipe

Indulge in this super easy and quick garlic and chili pasta recipe, perfect for a satisfying meal in minutes. This ASMR-style video guides you through each step, from boiling pasta to creating a fragrant, spicy sauce, all with soothing sounds. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or a simple yet flavorful treat.
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#Garlic
#Chili
#Easy
#Quick
#Vegetarian
#ASMR
#Comfort Food
Boiling spaghetti in salted water
Boiling spaghetti in salted water

Recipe Information

5m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
15m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Italian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
450
Calories
15g
Protein
60g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Sautéing garlic and chili flakes in olive oil
Sautéing garlic and chili flakes in olive oil

Ingredients

  • Spaghetti
    (Any long pasta will work)

    200 grams
  • Garlic
    (Thinly sliced)

    4 cloves
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  • Red chili flakes
    (Adjust to your spice preference)

    1 teaspoon
  • Olive oil
    (Extra virgin)

    4 tablespoons
  • Fresh parsley
    (Finely chopped, for garnish)

    2 tablespoons
  • Salt
    (For pasta water and sauce)

    To taste
  • Black pepper
    (Freshly ground)

    To taste
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Servings: 2
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Tossing pasta with the fragrant sauce
Tossing pasta with the fragrant sauce

Instructions

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  • 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
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    Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
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    Always salt your pasta water generously for flavorful pasta.
  • 2

    While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced garlic and red chili flakes. Sauté gently until garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn it.
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    While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced garlic and red chili flakes. Sauté gently until garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn it.
    3m

    Low heat prevents garlic from burning, ensuring a sweeter flavor.
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  • 3

    Before draining the pasta, reserve about half a cup of the starchy pasta water. Drain the cooked spaghetti.
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    Before draining the pasta, reserve about half a cup of the starchy pasta water. Drain the cooked spaghetti.
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    The pasta water helps emulsify the sauce and thicken it.
  • 4

    Add the drained spaghetti directly into the skillet with the garlic and chili oil. Pour in a splash of the reserved pasta water. Toss vigorously until the pasta is well coated and a light sauce forms. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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    Add the drained spaghetti directly into the skillet with the garlic and chili oil. Pour in a splash of the reserved pasta water. Toss vigorously until the pasta is well coated and a light sauce forms. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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    Toss quickly to create a creamy, cohesive sauce.
  • 5

    Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.
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    Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.
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    A squeeze of lemon juice can add brightness if desired.
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