# Garlic Chili Oil Spaghetti

Garlic Chili Oil Spaghetti is a dish that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor, being garlicky, lightly spicy, and incredibly comforting.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 0.33 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 to 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 8 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tsp finely chopped fresh chili without seeds
- 1.5 cups reserved pasta water
- 1 whole parsley stem
- 0.33 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 8 oz (225 g) spaghetti
- 1 pinch salt
- lemon zest
- Parmesan cheese

## Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of aggressively salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente.
2. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the starchy pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
3. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil gently in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
4. Add the garlic slices and whole parsley stem to the skillet.
5. Stir constantly until the garlic turns light golden (about 3 minutes).
6. Stir in the chili flakes and a pinch of salt.
7. Let them bloom for 30 seconds, then remove the parsley stem and take the pan off the heat.
8. Add about ½ cup of the reserved pasta water to the skillet and stir/whisk vigorously to combine with the oil to form an emulsion.
9. Return the pan to medium-low heat and add the drained spaghetti along with another splash of pasta water.
10. Toss everything aggressively with tongs for 1–2 minutes, drizzling in 1 to 2 more tablespoons of olive oil and a bit more pasta water as you go, alternating between the two while tossing nonstop until the sauce turns silky and glossy.
11. Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
12. Taste and add a tiny pinch of salt if needed.
13. Plate immediately, spooning any extra sauce from the pan over the top.
14. Garnish with lemon zest and a sprinkle of Parmesan.

## Equipment

- large pot
- large skillet
- tongs

## Tips

- Add cheese after plating so it doesn	 break the emulsion.

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdpucKYj/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/6cb55fbe-e30d-4d6d-9218-956419a44feb
- Extracted: 2025-09-20

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