Chili Garlic Butter Pasta
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4.5
Chili Garlic Butter Pasta
Description
This recipe uses spaghetti cooked al dente as the base, then tossed in a butter-based sauce infused with chopped garlic and red pepper flakes sautéed gently to release their aroma without burning. The addition of low-sodium soy sauce and oyster sauce introduces deep umami and saltiness, creating a fusion of flavors. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese stirred in at the end lends a creamy saltiness and helps bind the sauce to the pasta strands.
The finished dish has a balanced spicy warmth from the chili flakes combined with the richness of butter and the savory depth of soy and oyster sauces. The texture is silky without being overly wet, with the cheese adding a slight creamy texture. It is suitable as a quick main or side dish, providing a flavorful twist on buttered garlic pasta.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to five days; reheat gently to preserve the sauce's texture. Though freezing is possible, expect some softening of noodles upon thawing; add butter during reheating for freshness.
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- ½ cup butter unsalted
- 8 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ⅔ cup soy sauce low sodium
- ¼ cup oyster sauce
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti: Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about a cup of pasta water.
- Make the sauce: Meanwhile, add butter to a skillet and melt over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for about a minute. Make sure the heat is on medium so as not to burn the garlic. Add the soy sauce and oyster sauce to the skillet and stir everything together.
- Stir in the pasta: Add the pasta to the skillet and toss, still over medium heat, until the pasta becomes glossy and sauce envelops the pasta, could take a couple minutes. If you find the pasta is too dry, add in some of the pasta water as needed, though there should be enough sauce. Finally, add the parmesan cheese and stir everything together.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days and reheat gently with a splash of water or broth to restore moisture.
- Freezing is possible for 1-2 months but may alter noodle texture; reheat with added butter if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 764 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 764kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 93g | 31% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 2241mg | 93% |
| Potassium | 396mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1201IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 353mg | 35% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.5
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