Easy Spicy Pasta
Spice up your weeknight dinners with this Easy Spicy Pasta, a simple yet bold dish that’s ready in just 30 minutes! Perfectly al dente spaghetti is tossed in a vibrant, garlicky tomato sauce infused with a touch of red chili flakes for the perfect amount of heat. Fresh basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese add a final burst of flavor, making it an irresistible choice for fans of quick, flavorful meals. With easy-to-find pantry ingredients like olive oil, crushed tomatoes, and dried spaghetti, this recipe is both budget-friendly and beginner-friendly, ideal for busy evenings or last-minute cravings. Turn up the heat in your kitchen and savor the ultimate comfort food with this spicy pasta delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 15-ounce can canned crushed tomatoes
- 12 ounces dried spaghetti
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the garlic, thinly sliced, to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Stir in the red chili flakes and cook for another 30 seconds to release the spice aroma.
Add the crushed tomatoes to the skillet and stir well. Simmer the sauce over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
Combine the drained pasta with the spicy tomato sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
Serve the pasta warm, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1856 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.5 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 3216 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 287.2 g | 104% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.6 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 65.1 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 646 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 2272 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
