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Midnight Spaghetti (Garlic Chili Oil Pasta)
This Midnight Spaghetti is a quick and flavorful pasta that delivers bold taste with minimal effort. Garlic is gently sautéed in olive oil to release its fragrance, then infused with crushed chili flakes for a kick. Tossed with perfectly al dente spaghetti and finished with Parmesan cheese, it's the ultimate late-night or weeknight go-to. Simple ingredients, big flavor—this pasta is pasta perfection in under 15 minutes.
Midnight Spaghetti (Garlic Chili Oil Pasta)
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Instructions
- Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente, about 8–9 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain.
- Step 2
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and sauté until golden but not burned, about 1–2 minutes.
- Step 3
Add crushed red chili flakes and cook for 30 seconds more to infuse the oil.
- Step 4
Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss with the garlic chili oil. If needed, loosen with a splash of reserved pasta water.
- Step 5
Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
- Step 6
Plate and top with extra Parmesan and chopped parsley, if using. Serve immediately.
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