March 9, 2023

Garlic and Chili Butter Spaghetti

Name: Garlic and Chili Butter Spaghetti
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 250 g Spaghetti (£0.47); 3 Garlic Cloves (£0.21) (mince/finely chop the garlic); 2 tbsp Butter (£0.14); 2 tsp Parsley; 1 tsp Chili flakes; 1 tsp Brown sugar; 5 tbsp Pasta water; Salt to taste; Pepper to taste; Spring onion (optional)

Garlicy, savoury and packed with spicy flavours, this Garlic and Chili Butter Spaghetti is my absolute favourite affordable pasta recipe.

Ingredients for this Garlic and Chili Butter Spaghetti are affordable (£0.41/per serving) and easy to find!

Welcome back to another episode of budget-friendly recipes where I, Laura-Ellen, share some of the most delicious, inexpensive and comforting recipes. If you ever try out my recipes I’d love to see how they turned out. Make sure to share your mouth-watering creation on social media and tag me!

Can I Make It Gluten-Free?

YES! This recipe can easily be made into delicious gluten-free pasta by swapping out the pasta for a gluten-free pasta alternative.

What Can I Eat This Spaghetti With?

Add additional protein to this Garlic and Chili Butter Spaghetti by eating it with:

THE JUICIEST CHICKEN (£1.71)

Ingredients Needed

Spaghetti or any other pasta (rigatoni is a great substitute)
3 Garlic Cloves
2 tbsp Butter ( I used a plant-based butter to make this recipe vegan)
Seasonings: 2 tsp parsley, 1 tsp chilli flakes, 1 tsp brown sugar, salt to taste and pepper to taste
Spring onion (optional)

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Garlic and Chili Butter Spaghetti

Garlicy, savoury and packed with spicy flavours, this Garlic and Chilli Butter Spaghetti is my absolute favourite affordable pasta recipe.

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish

Keyword 20 minute recipes, affordable recipes, Beginner friendly, Cheap Recipes, pasta recipes, spicy pasta, vegan pasta

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings 2

Author Laura-Ellen

Cost £0.82

Ingredients

250 g Spaghetti (£0.47)
3 Garlic Cloves (£0.21) mince/finely chop the garlic
2 tbsp Butter (£0.14)
2 tsp Parsley
1 tsp Chili flakes
1 tsp Brown sugar
5 tbsp Pasta water
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Spring onion optional

Instructions

Begin by boiling the spaghetti/pasta according to the packet instructions. Once cooked save a cup of the spagetti water and then drain the rest of the water.
In a medium heated pan fry the butter, minced garlic and seasonings until the garlic starts to brown.
Throw the boiled spagheti into the pan and mix the seasonings into the pasta.
Lastly, pour in the pasta water and season well with salt and pepper.
Serve with chopped spring onions and enjoy ; )