Adjust red pepper flakes to control spice. Add pasta water gradually for preferred sauce consistency.
Ultimate Spicy Spaghetti Restaurant Style Heat
A fiery, restaurant-style spaghetti with garlic, chili, and a rich tomato sauce—perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
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340 g spaghetti
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 can (400 g) crushed tomatoes
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley
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Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Cook spaghetti until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
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Sauté garlic, red pepper flakes, and paprika in olive oil until fragrant.
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Add crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar, and oregano; simmer 8–10 minutes.
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Toss spaghetti with sauce, adding reserved water if needed.
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Stir in basil/parsley; serve with Parmesan.