This pasta recipe is so quick to make and you'll find all the ingredients in your pantry already! These simple, delicious ingredients make the pasta a big hit every time we make it!
Lets talk about culinary school! We both studied in the same culinary school and that's how we met as well!
So this is how our class would work - every time we had to learn a new recipe, our chef instructor would make a team of two people. The first time we were being paired off, both of us got paired together and instantly hit it off!
Since then, every single time we'd work together - we would always end up with the best final dish in class!
Which brings us to pasta! Pasta class was one of the most intense sessions - we were making fresh pasta during the morning session and 6 different recipes during the afternoon session.
Needless to say, it was hella tough! But super fun too! I mean come on - who doesn't LOVE pasta?!?! (We both most certainly do!)
This recipe is a variation of Aglio Olio - which means spaghetti with garlic and oil.
While we absolutely LOVE the classic recipe - who doesn't like a little variation right?! We both absolutely love garlic (it's probably our most used ingredient in the pantry!) and of course lemon. So this recipe is a combination of the two and is super simple to put together. It'll hardly take you 15 mins but the result will be A-MAZING.
Sssshhh.. Guys! Arvin here. So here's a secret: Aena sort of loves extra garlic in hers! Which probably reflects on the recipe too (had to give in!). Feel free to use 7 - 8 cloves instead of 10. Happy cooking (and eating)!!
📖 Recipe
5 Ingredient Spicy Garlic Pasta
This pasta is so easy to whip up! Plus you'll most definitely have ALL the ingredients already in your pantry - it goes well with all types of meats too!
Ingredients
- 200 grams fettuccine pasta
- 1 ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
- 8 - 10 cloves garlic (Note 1)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the box. Normally fettuccine takes up to 8 minutes to reach the al-dente stage. (See Note 2)
- Meanwhile, chop the garlic (as finely as you can!) and squeeze out the lemon juice.
- When the pasta is done, put it in cold water and set aside.
- In a pan, heat olive oil on a medium heat and add in the garlic. Cook the garlic till slightly golden (about a minute). Then add in the chili flakes. Cook further for about 20 seconds.
- Follow it by immediately adding the drained pasta to the pan.
- Top off with lemon juice and cook for 1 minute.
- The pasta is ready to serve - YUM!
Notes
1. Arvin again guys! If you're not as big a fan of garlic as Aena and I are (mainly Aena!) reduce it to 7 - 8 garlic cloves. Otherwise go all out for the 10! The more the better, right?!
2. Make sure to not overcook the pasta as it will be heated again in the pan for a few minutes!
3. We added some chopped parsley as the garnish!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 198Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 11mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 5g
Jeanette
For the spicy garlic - what did you top it with? Parsley?
Aena
Hi Jeanette! Yes, we topped it off with parsley! Can't believe we missed it in the recipe. Updating it now :). Thanks for stopping by! x.
Chessie
I just had a delicious lunch of this. It's essentially pasta aglio e olio, but the lemon and pepper is a great twist, and this is about as easy as it gets. Trying hard not to make it again right now! 🙂
Aena
Spot on Chessie!! That's exactly how Arvin and I got the idea for this recipe - we took the classic aglio olio recipe we learned in culinary school and added the lemon-y and pepper touch to it! It seriously makes such a difference! 😀
Super happy you liked it 🙂 Thanks for taking the time to comment here - it makes our day <3
Julie
Thank you for that ?
Janvi
Never read such a beautiful an tasty recipe .Just love it.
Tarika Mittal
I made it but my pasta was under cooked, it was amazing!! I added coriander instead of parsley and i also added some mozzarella cheese it was amazing!!
Samantha
Delicious! Always have these things in the cupboard. Did use a little fresh grated Parmesan reggiano. Very fast and tasty!