Chili Oil Pasta

Name: Chili Oil Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Ingredients: 12 oz spaghetti or linguine; 1/4 cup chili oil; 8 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp rice vinegar; 2 tsp sesame oil; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; 4 scallions, sliced; 2 tbsp sesame seeds

Silky pasta coated in fragrant chili oil with garlic and red pepper flakes. A trending viral dish that's spicy, aromatic, and addictively good.

22 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

Chinese-AmericanDinnerStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

12 oz spaghetti or linguine
1/4 cup chili oil
8 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp rice vinegar
2 tsp sesame oil
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
4 scallions, sliced
2 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 12 oz spaghetti or linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
2

While pasta cooks, heat 1/4 cup chili oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3

Add 8 cloves minced garlic and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes to the chili oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the garlic is golden, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
4

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the chili oil mixture.
5

Drizzle in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp rice vinegar, and 2 tsp sesame oil. Toss the pasta to coat evenly.
6

If the pasta seems dry, add reserved pasta water a splash at a time until the sauce lightly coats the noodles.
7

Season with to taste salt and to taste black pepper to taste.
8

Transfer to a serving bowl and top with 4 sliced scallions and 2 tbsp sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Chili Oil Pasta gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 12 oz spaghetti or linguine, 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time; the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Chili Oil Pasta keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Chili Oil Pasta?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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