Spicy Spaghetti in 15 Minutes
Spicy spaghetti pasta is truly one of a kind! Each strand of spaghetti is generously coated in the velvety, fiery sauce making it absolutely irresistible!
If you like chilli oil then I’m certain that you will LOVE this spicy spaghetti pasta! Not only is it incredibly tasty, it’s also easy, quick and economical.
This 15-minute pasta recipe is also a great meal prep option. You can make a large batch of the chilli onion crisp and add it to cooked pasta when you want a quick and delicious meal!
Spicy Spaghetti Recipe
This is an overview of all the ingredients and steps to make spicy spaghetti pasta. Refer to the recipe card below for details
Ingredients
- Pasta: Spaghetti is the best choice as it works well with oil-based sauces
- Oil: Olive oil adds the right flavor and aroma
- Red chilli flakes: Choose milder varieties of red chilli flakes like aleppo, kashmiri or pablano flakes. This way you can get the bright red hue without the heat
- Onion: Sweet white onion works the best. Red/purple onion can also be used
- Garlic: Garlic must be added in moderation to allow the other ingredients to shine
- Oregano: Good quality dried oregano, preferably Italian or mediterranean oregano
- Lemon juice: A squeeze of lemon juice adds freshness to the dish
- Parsley (optional): Fresh parsley is used to garnish the dish
- Cheese (optional): Grate parmesan cheese over the pasta while serving
How to Make Spicy Spaghetti
- Prep ingredients: Finely chop onion, garlic and parsley
- Boil water for pasta: Set a pot of water to boil. Add salt and dried oregano to infuse into the water
- Prepare the sauce: Heat olive oil in a pan on medium low heat. Fry the minced onions until lightly golden. Fry the minced garlic and chilli flakes until fragrant. Switch off the flame and remove 2 tsp of the chilli onion crisp from the pan for garnish
- Boil pasta: Once the water comes to a boil, add the pasta and mix it well. Let it cook 1-2 minutes less than the package instructions
- Add the cooked pasta: Once the pasta is almost cooked, add it to the sauce along with pasta water and lemon juice. Stir on medium flame until the sauce is thick, glossy and coats the pasta
- Garnish: Serve pasta with reserved chilli onion crisp, fresh parsley and grated cheese
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Substitutes
No spaghetti?
Egg noodles, ramen noodles, angel hair pasta and fettucini also work well
No dried oregano?
Use mixed herbs, thyme, tarragon or Italian seasoning
No chilli flakes?
1-2 fresh chillies work too but they need to be sauteed with the onions. Store bought chilli crisp also works
No olive oil?
Butter also works. If using salted butter, add less salt to the pasta water
No fresh parsley?
Basil, chives, scallions, spring onions or green onions also work well
Spicy Spaghetti Pasta Recipe
The 15-minute spaghetti pasta recipe is easy, tasty and economical. It's also a great meal prep option. You can make a large batch of the chilli onion crisp and add it to cooked pasta when you want a quick and delicious meal!
Servings : 2
INGREDIENTS
- 2 servings spaghetti (approx. 4 oz/120 g)
- 1 medium onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp red chilli flakes (add more or less as needed)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1.2 ltr / 0.5 gallon water
- 1 tbsp salt
- fresh parsley (optional)
- grated cheese (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
PREP
- Set a pot of water to boil. Add 1 tbsp salt and 1 tsp oregano to infuse into the water
- Finely chop the onion, garlic and parsley
SAUCE
- Set a pan on medium low heat and add 3 tbsp olive oil
- Add the minced onions and fry until they turn golden. Stir frequently to avoid burning
- Once the onions are golden, add the minced garlic and fry for 30 seconds
- Next add the chilli flakes and fry for 30 seconds. Switch off the flame and set aside 2 tsp of the chilli onion crisp to garnish the pasta
PASTA
- Once the water comes to a rolling boil, add the pasta and mix it well. Let it cook 1-2 minutes less than the package instructions
- Once the pasta is almost cooked, add it to the prepared sauce along with 1/2 cup of pasta water and lemon juice
- Stir on medium flame until the sauce is thick, glossy and coats the pasta. The salt should be sufficient as pasta water is salted. If not add some salt while stirring the pasta
- Serve pasta with reserved chilli onion crisp, fresh parsley and grated cheese
NOTES
• The salt should be sufficient as pasta water is salted. If not add some salt while stirring the pasta. Remember that cheese will also be salty so don’t overdo it
• Stir onions frequently so they don’t burn and taste bitter
• Infusing pasta water with oregano/herbs gives a delicious flavor to this pasta
• Stir onions frequently so they don’t burn and taste bitter
• Infusing pasta water with oregano/herbs gives a delicious flavor to this pasta
NUTRITION (per serving)
Calories: 409kcalCarbohydrates: 48.7gProtein: 7.9gFat: 22.2gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 584mgPotassium: 107mgFiber: 3.6gSugar: 4.4gCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Spaghetti Pasta Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
409
% Daily Value*
Fat
22.2
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Sodium
584
mg
25
%
Potassium
107
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
48.7
g
16
%
Fiber
3.6
g
15
%
Sugar
4.4
g
5
%
Protein
7.9
g
16
%
Calcium
30
mg
3
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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