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Best Spicy Chili Garlic Butter Spaghetti – Easy Recipe

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Spicy Chili Garlic Butter Spaghetti is a vibrant and intensely flavorful dish that will awaken your taste buds. With its fiery chili kick and luxurious butter sauce, this recipe is the perfect weeknight meal that is both simple and gourmet.

Ingredients

  • Spaghetti
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Fresh Garlic
  • Chilies (fresh red chilies and dried red pepper flakes)
  • Ground Beef (Optional but Recommended)
  • Aromatics (Shallots/Onion)
  • Olive Oil
  • Soy Sauce (or Tamari)
  • Non-Alcoholic Alternative (e.g., Vegetable Broth or Apple Cider Vinegar)
  • Reserved Pasta Water
  • Fresh Cilantro
  • Green Onions
  • Toasted Sesame Seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Get Your Pasta Going: Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil. Add your spaghetti and cook according to package directions until it's al dente. Before draining, scoop out about 1.5 to 2 cups of that starchy pasta water. Drain the spaghetti and set it aside.
  2. Prep Your Aromatics: While the pasta is cooking, finely mince your garlic, slice your fresh chilies, and mince your shallot or onion if you're using it.
  3. Cook the Beef (If Using): Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add your ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Season generously with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Cook until the beef is nicely browned and all the liquid has evaporated. Drain off any excess fat and set the beef aside.
  4. Build the Flavor Base: Reduce the heat to medium. Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add the minced garlic, fresh chilies, red pepper flakes, and shallots (if using). Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Add the Butter and Liquids: Stir in the unsalted butter until it's completely melted. Pour in the soy sauce and your non-alcoholic alternative. Give it a good stir.
  6. Create the Luscious Sauce: Gradually add about 1 cup of the reserved pasta water to the skillet, stirring constantly. The sauce should start to emulsify and thicken.
  7. Combine and Toss: Add the cooked spaghetti and the browned ground beef (if using) directly into the skillet with the sauce. Using tongs, toss everything together vigorously for about 1-2 minutes.
  8. Taste and Adjust: Give it a taste test! Adjust seasoning as needed.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Transfer the spaghetti to serving plates. Garnish generously with fresh cilantro and sliced green onions. A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds is also a wonderful touch.

Nutrition

Keywords: Don't be shy with garlic; using about 6-8 cloves enhances the flavor. Reserve starchy pasta water for a silky sauce, and adjust the heat by modifying the amount of chilies used.

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