Risotto-style Spaghetti with Garlic, Oil, and Chili Pepper

Name: Risotto-style Spaghetti with Garlic, Oil, and Chili Pepper
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Spaghettoni 11.3 oz; Garlic 3 cloves; Fresh chili pepper 2; Parsley to taste; Extra virgin olive oil 3 ½ tbsp

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Lactose Free
Vegetarian
Vegan

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Very low

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Lulù Gargari

If you love Italian food, you're in for a treat! We're talking about spaghetti aglio olio e peperoncino risotto-style—a classic with a twist. Instead of the usual toss with garlic, oil, and chili, you cook the spaghetti just like a risotto. Seriously, the noodles soak up all those tender, zesty flavors. No cream, no cheese—just garlic, oil and parsley working their magic into this creamy sauce. Totally unexpected.

In Italy, this method is a favorite because it makes a basic dish feel special without tons of extras. You know, sometimes folks even throw in shrimp or a sprinkle of bottarga for that extra umami. But the real thing here is how this technique makes the pasta super super moist and flavorful. What’s wild is how rich it can taste without any dairy.

With creamy aglio olio e peperoncino, every bite has that bit of silky sauce clinging to the noodles, and the spicy kick from chili peppers wakes it all up. People in places like Naples and Calabria have nailed this method. It’s kinda like comfort food—soft but still has bite, which is great.

It’s fun, really, to see how simple dishes can be adapted. And here's the thing, whether you’re into risotto-style Italian pasta dishes or just want a change from regular spaghetti, this brings new life to a favorite. Plus, it’s perfect for one-pot pasta recipes—everyone loves those, right? Quick and tasty, for sure.

So... When you’re in the mood for spaghetti aglio olio e peperoncino risotto-style, you're getting all the familiar flavors—just way way better. A little more creamy than you'd expect from something with no cheese at all. It is a real testament to how creative techniques can transform traditional flavors into something really, really special. And can't go wrong with that.

How to prepare Risotto-style Spaghetti with Garlic, Oil, and Chili Pepper

To prepare the risotto-style garlic, oil, and chili spaghetti, first bring a pot of salted water to a boil to cook the pasta. Meanwhile, chop the garlic 1 and chili pepper into pieces 2, then finely chop the parsley. Pour the oil, garlic, and chili pepper into a large pan 3.

Sauté over low heat for a couple of minutes, being very careful not to burn the garlic 4. When the water reaches a boil, cook the spaghetti for half the time indicated on the package 5. In the meantime, add a ladle of pasta cooking water to the sauté 6.

Drain the spaghetti directly into the pan 7 and finish cooking them, adding more cooking water as needed and stirring often as if it were a risotto 8. Finally, season with the chopped parsley 9.

Plate the spaghetti with its sauce 10 and garnish with additional parsley to taste 11. Serve your risotto-style garlic, oil, and chili spaghetti immediately 12!