Spicy Garlic Pasta Recipes

SPICY SPAGHETTI WITH GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Set a large covered pot of water over high heat to boil.
• When it reaches a rolling boil, salt the water and add the spaghetti, giving a few stirs to keep the pasta from clumping together.
• Meanwhile, in a medium skillet , heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the breadcrumbs if using (if you are not including the breadcrumbs, skip to the next step). Toast the crumbs in the oil, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 3 minutes.
• Add the minced garlic and continue cooking until it is just fragrant and lightly colored, about 1 minute. Be careful not to overcook the garlic or it will become bitter.
• Add the red chile pepper (dried or fresh) and chopped parsley, if using. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• When your pasta is al dente , drain it, reserving a few tablespoons of the cooking water.
• Add the spaghetti to the skillet and toss until evenly coated. Add a little bit of the pasta cooking water as needed if the mixture is too dry. Serve and enjoy.

SPICY SPAGHETTI WITH GARLIC MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan, add the mushrooms, then fry over a high heat for 3 mins until golden and softened. Add the garlic, fry for 1 min more, then tip into a bowl with the parsley. Add the onion and celery to the pan with the rest of the oil, then fry for 5 mins until lightly coloured.
• Stir in the tomatoes, chilli and a little salt, then bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 mins until thickened. Meanwhile, boil the spaghetti, then drain. Toss with the sauce, top with the garlicky mushrooms, then serve.

GARLIC PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
• In a skillet, saute garlic in oil on low heat, just hot enough to make the garlic sizzle; about 10 to 15 minutes. Season with basil, oregano, parsley, and crushed red pepper, and remove from heat.
• In a large bowl, toss cooked pasta with garlic and herb mixture, and let sit for 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan, and serve.

SPICY GARLIC PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1⁄3 cup of cooked pasta water before draining.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes then sauté for about 1 minute or until garlic is fragrant. Next, stir in the spinach along with a healthy pinch of sea salt and black pepper and cook until the spinach wilts. Mix in the chickpeas, tomato sauce, and reserved pasta water then cook for about 5 minutes, or until tomato sauce is hot. Finally, stir in the cooked pasta and parmesan cheese until well combined and cheese starts to melt. Remove from heat.
• Divide pasta between bowls then garnish with extra red pepper flakes and grated cheese! Enjoy!

SPICY UNSTUFFED PASTA SHELLS WITH ROASTED GARLIC AND CHèVRE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Fill a large pot with 4 quarts water and add the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook for 8 minutes; it will be underdone. Reserve ¾ cup of the liquid and drain the pasta.
• Meanwhile, in a large ovenproof skillet, combine the marinara, roasted garlic, 1 ounce of the chèvre, and the red pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the cheese is fully incorporated, about 2 minutes.
• Add the pasta to the skillet along with the reserved cooking liquid. Cook over medium heat, stirring to combine, about 2 minutes. Dollop the remaining 3 ounces chèvre all over.
• Bake for 15 minutes. Turn on the broiler and cook until the cheese is brown and bubbly, about 2 more minutes.
• Top with the parsley and more red pepper flakes. Serve warm.

PASTA WITH SPICY GARLIC CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Boil the pasta in enough water according to the instructions on the package.
• A few minutes after you started the pasta, start cooking the onion in the olive oil in a large saucepan.
• Add the garlic and carrot and continue to cook over a medium-low flame for another 5 minutes or so.
• Add the zucchini and grilled peppers and continue to cook.
• Add the spices (pepper and oregano).
• Meanwhile, drain the pasta in a colander.
• Add it to the vegetables in the saucepan and stir to mix.
• Pour in the cream and add the 2 tsp.
• of sambal (chili paste) and stir to blend and cover.
• Serve topped with a bit of parmesan cheese.