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Chili Garlic Pasta

Chili Garlic Pasta

Chili Garlic Pasta is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner option that's easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz spaghetti
For the Sauce
  • 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 red chili pepper, finely chopped adjust to spice tolerance
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
For the Flavor Boost
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Skillet
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

How to Make Chili Garlic Pasta
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped chili pepper, sauté for about 2 minutes until garlic is fragrant and slightly golden.
  3. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet, tossing with the garlic and chili mixture to absorb the flavors.
  4. Stir in soy sauce and lemon juice, adding reserved pasta water gradually until reaching desired consistency.
  5. Top with freshly chopped parsley before serving for added color and freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For extra flavor, serve with grated Parmesan on top.

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