Hot Pasta
Spice up your dinner routine with this irresistible Hot Pasta recipe, a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This recipe pairs al dente spaghetti or penne with a rich, garlicky tomato sauce infused with a kick of red chili flakes for just the right amount of heat. Aromatic dried oregano and basil add depth to the sauce, while grated Parmesan cheese provides a creamy, savory finish. Garnished with freshly chopped parsley, this spicy pasta is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is your go-to option for a bold and comforting meal that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 400 grams crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Mince the garlic and add it to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute or until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the red chili flakes to the skillet and stir for 30 seconds to release their flavors.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir in the tomato paste. Mix well and simmer for 5 minutes.
Season the sauce with dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Adjust to taste, stirring occasionally.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss it with the sauce until the pasta is fully coated. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in half of the grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve the hot pasta in bowls, garnished with the remaining Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1087 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.0 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.8 g | 69% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 3649 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.1 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.4 g | ||
| Protein | 43.8 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 714 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1497 mg | 32% | |
*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.
