Creamy Chili Oil Pasta
Creamy Chili Oil Pasta is a bold, comforting dish with the perfect balance of heat, creaminess, and savory depth. Velvety pasta is coated in a luscious cream sauce infused with garlic, parmesan, and spicy chili oil — a flavor-packed twist on Italian comfort food.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti or fettuccine – 12 oz
- Olive oil – 1 tbsp
- Garlic minced – 3 cloves
- Chili oil – 3 tbsp adjust to taste
- Heavy cream – 1 cup
- Parmesan cheese grated – 1/2 cup
- Salt – 1/2 tsp
- Black pepper – 1/4 tsp
- Fresh parsley chopped – 2 tbsp
- Pasta water – 1/2 cup reserved from cooking
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add chili oil and stir for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in parmesan, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Garnish with parsley and extra chili oil before serving.
Notes
Adjust chili oil for more or less heat. Add sautéed shrimp, chicken, or roasted veggies for a complete meal. For a vegan option, use coconut cream and plant-based parmesan.