Spicy Garlic Spaghetti

This is a pasta recipe I came up with on the fly when I was in the mood of crazy experimentation and let’s say it was a super hit. The spaghetti is well coated in a spicy garlic sauce with a fusion of flavors that work so well together. The first time I made this my brother licked the bowl clean, literally. A delicious meal that is ready in less than 30 mins that is vegan friendly! I’ve made this so many times after the first experimentation that is a staple at home now. You need to try it for yourself. Yes the gochujang and soy sauce aren’t a mistake- trust me it works so well together. Go try it and see for yourself and how you’ll definelty be making it often! A perfect bite that will leave you wanting more.

Happy Cooking!

Servings: 3-4 servings

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cooking Time: 10-15 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Ingredients: 

• 8-10 oz spaghetti  

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 8-10 cloves of garlic finely sliced

• 3 scallions chopped

• 3/4th tbsp Gochujang 

• 1 tbsp Chili paste

• 1 tbsp tomato paste 

• 2 tsp Soy sauce

• 1/2 tsp Ginger powder

• 1 tsp Onion powder

• 1 tap Salt

• 1/2 tsp chili flakes 

• 1/4 tsp pepper

• 1 -1.5 tbsp Nutritional yeast - optional

• About 1/2-2/3 cup Pasta water 

• 2 tbsp Parsley chopped 

• 2 tbsp coriander chopped 

• 1/3 cup Parsmesan cheese grated

Directions: 

1. Boil pasta as per pasta instructions in seasoned (salted) water till almost al dente. It will cook 1-2 mins in the sauce. Reserve pasta water.

2. In a pan on low-medium heat add olive oil. Add sliced garlic and cook for 3-4 mins till it starts to browns.

3. Add scallions ad cook for 1-2 mins.

4. Add the sauces and seasonings - soy, gochujang, tomato paste, chili paste, salt, pepper, chili flakes, ginger powder and nutritional yeast and mix.

5. Cook for 3-5 mins till its a well cooked paste.

6. Add pasta water and mix. First 1/3 cup and then more if needed. Let it simmer.

7. Add boiled spaghetti and herbs and toss it in. Let it cook for 4-5 mins till the pasta is cooked through and is well coated in the sauce.

8. Add grated Parmesan and mix.

9. Serve and enjoy!

Notes/Tips:

• Nutritional yeast is optional but it adds a creamy texture to the pasta so I highly recommend it.

• You can make the sauce from before and keep. Add pasta, pasta water and cheese fresh before eating.

• Make sure out cook the sauce down before adding past water and pasta. All the flavors should cook well and infuse together.

• This pasta is a well coated recipe but not the most liquid sauce recipe.

• If you like it milder mix in 2 tbsp heavy cream with the pasta water.