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Calabrian Chili Pasta

New favorite pasta alert!! This Calabrian Chili Pasta is 100% guaranteed to rock your world!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 469 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Cassarecce Pasta
  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 3 tablespoons Calabrian hot pepper paste
  • 1 cup shredded pecorino optional

Instructions

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  1. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Cook the Cassarecce according to the package directions. Once al dente, drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water for future use and set aside.
  2. In a large sauté pan, add the olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the lemon zest (saving the lemon juice for later) and sauté for 15 seconds. Add the Calabrian hot pepper paste and stir until everything is evenly incorporated.
  3. Add the cooked pasta and stir to combine. If you need to add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water to thin it out, go ahead. Add the lemon juice and toss to combine. Season with salt to taste.
  4. Sprinkle the pecorino over the pasta if desired and toss to coat and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Get in the habit of saving some pasta water before draining, every time you make some. It's the best way to finish any type of sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 469kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 207mg (9%) Potassium 250mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 89IU (2%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 205mg (21%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 469

% Daily Value*

Calories 469kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 62g 21%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 207mg 9%
Potassium 250mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 89IU 2%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 205mg 21%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.