Spagehetti With Olive Oil & Chilies

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 13

Satisfy your cravings with this Spaghetti with Olive Oil & Chilies recipe

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

660

Sugar

Fat

39g

If you're looking to satisfy your cravings for something spicy and carb-loaded, this Spaghetti with Olive Oil & Chilies recipe is sure to hit the spot. Made with simple ingredients like spaghetti, olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, parsley, and Parmesan cheese, this dish is both quick and easy to make. The chili flakes add a delicious kick to the spaghetti, which is cooked al dente and then tossed in the chili oil. To finish it off, the spaghetti is topped with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Overall, this dish is perfect for anyone looking to shake things up in their weekly meal rotation.

Instructions

1.	Cook spaghetti according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water.
2.	While the spaghetti is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large pan over low heat.
3.	Add the minced garlic and chili flakes to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly.
4.	When the spaghetti is cooked, transfer it to the pan with the chili oil and toss everything together.
5.	Add salt and black pepper to taste.
6.	Serve the spaghetti with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese on top.

PROS

This spaghetti recipe is quick and easy to make.

The spicy chili flakes add a delicious kick to the dish.

Olive oil is a healthier alternative to other cooking oils and has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

CONS

Although this recipe is relatively healthy, it can be high in calories depending on how much olive oil and Parmesan cheese you use.

This dish may be too spicy for some people’s tastes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Olive oil is a key ingredient in this dish, which has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Chili peppers contain capsaicin, which has been linked to weight loss and reducing inflammation.
Spaghetti is a good source of carbohydrates, which can help fuel your body and brain.

	1/4 cup olive oil
	1 tablespoon garlic , minced
	1/2 - 1 teaspoon chili flakes ( to taste )
	1/2 lb spaghetti
	salt ( to taste )
	black pepper ( to taste )
	1/4 cup parsley , finely chopped
	1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese