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Spicy Pasta with Garlic and Olive Oil

This vegan pasta recipe is made with garlic, olive oil and YOWZERS!TM red chili peppers for a little kick. Flavor-packed and perfect for serving with grilled chicken, broiled salmon, roasted shrimp and more.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 283 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
  • 2 YOWZERS red chili peppers (minced)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (such as SUNSET angel sweet, halved)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • fresh basil (optional garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Prepare pasta according to package instructions, reserving 1/2 cup of the starchy cooking liquid before straining.
  2. In a large, shallow skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add thinly sliced garlic and warm until fragrant, about 30 seconds, before adding in the minced YOWZERS red chili peppers. Heat an additional 15-30 seconds, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and turn heat up to medium high. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and saute until tomatoes begin to soften and burst, about 4 minutes.
  4. Add pasta to the pan along with reserved cooking liquid and toss well with garlic, chilis and tomatoes. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly. Garnish with basil before serving.

Notes

  • This pasta tastes delicious hot, room temperature or chilled. Over time you may need to add a bit more olive oil to loosen.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.75cup Calories 283kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 8mg (0%) Potassium 226mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 210IU (4%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 283

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.75cup
Calories 283kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Potassium 226mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 210IU 4%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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