Asian Cuisine
Crispy Garlic Dried Chili Spaghetti, Addictively Spicy Trattoria-Style
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
3
Level
Easy
A simple spaghetti dish that relies on the aroma of garlic fried until golden and crispy, paired with dried chilies that deliver a warm, spicy kick in every bite. This Southern Italian classic tastes luxurious even though it's made from very basic pantry ingredients. Perfect as a comfort food any time, especially on a rainy night.
🧂 Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 3
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- 300 grams dried spaghetti
- 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 6 pieces whole dried chilies (dried bird's eye chilies/dried curly chilies), cut into pieces
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional, for extra heat)
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp chopped parsley
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 150 ml reserved pasta cooking water
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👩🍳 Instructions
- 1 Boil the spaghetti in salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente. Before draining, scoop out about 150 ml of the cooking water and set it aside.
- 2 While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large pan over low-medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy — be careful not to let it burn, as it will turn bitter.
- 3 Once the garlic is golden, add the dried chili pieces and chili powder. Stir quickly for just 15-20 seconds to release the spicy aroma without burning. Remove the pan from the heat briefly if needed.
- 4 Add the drained spaghetti directly into the pan with the garlic-chili oil. Toss quickly and evenly using pasta tongs or two forks.
- 5 Gradually pour in the reserved pasta cooking water while continuing to toss — this helps the sauce coat the pasta perfectly and gives it a glossy shine.
- 6 Season with salt and black pepper, toss well, then taste and adjust the seasoning. Turn off the heat.
- 7 Sprinkle the chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese on top, toss briefly, then serve immediately while hot.
💡 Tips
• Cook the garlic over low heat so it doesn't burn and turn bitter — the key to this dish's deliciousness lies in the patience of frying the garlic.
• Don't throw away the pasta cooking water; its starch content helps the sauce blend perfectly with the pasta.
• If you like it spicier, add some sliced fresh bird's eye chilies when serving.
• Use good-quality spaghetti, as the texture greatly affects the final result of this minimally seasoned dish.
📊 Nutrition Facts / serving
420
Calories (kcal)
12 g
Protein
18 g
Fat
52 g
Carbs
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