Spaghetti with Chilli and Garlic
Fiery, fragrant, and incredibly satisfying, Spaghetti with Chilli and Garlic is a minimalist classic that delivers maximum flavour in minutes. With Otway Pasta Company’s fresh spaghetti as the star, this dish brings the heat with chilli flakes and garlic gently sautéed in olive oil—balanced by fresh parsley and a dusting of parmesan.
A splash of pasta water brings everything together into a light, glossy sauce that clings beautifully to each strand. It’s the kind of quick midweek meal that feels like a treat—simple, punchy, and endlessly comforting. Best enjoyed with a glass of wine and good company, or just savoured solo straight from the pan.
Ingredients
1 pkt Otway Pasta Company Fresh Spaghetti (400g)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tbsp chilli flakes (50g)
Grated parmesan 2 tbsp
Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Put a large pot of water on to boil and fry pan on medium heat.
Once water is boiling add spaghetti and set timer for 3.5 mins.
Add half the oil to the warmed fry pan, then add garlic and chilli. Be careful not to brown the garlic. Add pasta water to slow the cooking of the garlic. This also helps to hydrate the chilli. Once pasta is cooked, drain and add it to the fry pan. With the heat still on gently stir combine the garlic, chilli and olive oil with the pasta. Once combined turn off the heat and let the pasta rest for 1 min. Add the parmesan, parsley, remaining olive oil and ½ to 1 cup of the hot pasta water to the pasta and gently toss and stir through.
Serve garnish with some extra parmesan and parsley. Enjoy!
