Description
Spicy Garlic Chilli Spaghetti delivers Italian-inspired comfort with a fiery kick. Pasta lovers will savor rich garlic notes and chilli heat dancing through al dente strands, creating a quick, irresistible dinner experience you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) dried spaghetti or bucatini
- 2 red bird’s eye chillies, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) salted butter
- 70 grams (2.5 ounces) pecorino romano, very finely grated
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 2 teaspoons Kashmiri chilli powder
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 1 shallot, diced
- 1 handful of parsley, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of salted water and cook spaghetti or bucatini for one minute less than package instructions, ensuring a perfect al dente consistency (about 8-9 minutes).
- Using a dry skillet, gently toast whole black peppercorns over low heat until their aromatic oils release, approximately 1-2 minutes. Crush coarsely with a mortar and pestle, maintaining some larger fragments for added texture.
- In a wide pan, melt unsalted butter (56 grams or ) over low heat. Add ground peppercorns, finely diced shallots, minced garlic, and sliced chillies, sautéing on medium heat until shallots become translucent and garlic develops a golden hue.
- Reduce heat to low and incorporate Kashmiri chilli powder, stirring carefully to prevent burning and allow the spice to bloom and release its deep, complex flavors.
- Remove pan from heat and introduce a ladleful of starchy pasta water, creating a silky base for the sauce. Add drained pasta directly into the pan, tossing thoroughly to coat each strand.
- Vigorously fold in freshly grated pecorino cheese, creating a luxurious emulsion with the pasta water and melted butter. Adjust sauce consistency by adding more pasta water or cheese as needed.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling chopped fresh parsley and serving immediately, ensuring maximum flavor and temperature.
Notes
- Pasta Perfection Matters: Cook spaghetti one minute less than package instructions to achieve the ideal al dente texture that holds sauce beautifully.
- Spice Toasting Trick: Gently toast black peppercorns in a dry pan to unlock their deeper, more intense aromatic qualities before grinding.
- Flavor Building Technique: Sauté shallots, garlic, and chillies in butter until shallots turn translucent and garlic becomes golden, creating a robust flavor base.
- Chilli Powder Wisdom: Add Kashmiri chilli powder off direct heat to prevent burning and maximize its rich, vibrant color and mild heat.
- Sauce Emulsion Secret: Use starchy pasta water to create a silky, creamy sauce that perfectly coats each strand of spaghetti.
- Final Touch Magic: Stir in fresh parsley and pecorino cheese vigorously to create a smooth, glossy finish that elevates the entire dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg