Chilli Oil Spaghetti

Ingredients

• dried herbs (Added to the pasta water)
• spaghetti (Cooked until done; reserve some pasta water)
• onion (Sliced)
• olive oil (For sautéing the onion)
• garlic (Sliced)
• chilli oil (Added to the sauce and used for garnish)
• paprika
• chilli flakes
• tomato sauce or ketchup (Optional; the creator says this was an addition to the original recipe)
• 0.25 tsp flour (Mix with pasta water to thicken the sauce; the creator notes this can make the sauce creamy without dairy)
• pasta water (Use some to mix with the flour and some more to combine the pasta with the sauce)
• coriander (Torn for garnish; do not bother chopping)
• lemon (Squeezed over the finished pasta)

Steps

1. 1

   Add dried herbs to the water used to cook the pasta.

2. 2

   Cook the spaghetti in the seasoned water until done, reserving some pasta water before draining.

3. 3

   Slice the onion and sauté it in olive oil for a few seconds. Do not brown it; the source notes that the pan became too hot during the demonstration.

4. 4

   Add the sliced garlic and cook it briefly until it has cooked slightly, without allowing it to brown heavily.

5. 5

   Add chilli oil, paprika, and chilli flakes. Mix evenly so the aromatics and spices are coated in the oil.

6. 6

   Add a touch of tomato sauce or ketchup if desired. This is an optional addition from the creator rather than part of the original recipe.

7. 7

   Mix ¼ teaspoon flour with some pasta water, then add the mixture to the pan to thicken the sauce without dairy.

8. 8

   Add a little more reserved pasta water and combine it with the sauce.

9. 9

   Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan and combine everything with the sauce and pasta water.

10. 10

    Tear coriander over the pasta rather than chopping it, then transfer the pasta to a bowl.

11. 11

    Garnish with more chilli oil and squeeze lemon over the finished pasta before serving.

Notes

The source does not provide quantities for most ingredients, the amount of pasta, or a precise pasta-cooking time. The creator specifically says the tomato sauce or ketchup is optional and their own addition. The flour is intended to thicken the sauce without cream or milk.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• pasta
• spicy
• vegetarian
• dairy-free
• quick meal
• stovetop