A delightful and easy-to-make pasta dish featuring a unique ‘swicy’ (sweet and spicy) sauce inspired by vibrant Asian flavors. This recipe creates a perfectly balanced sweet, savory, and spicy experience for your taste buds.
Swicy Sweet & Spicy Pasta
A delightful and easy-to-make pasta dish featuring a unique 'swicy' (sweet and spicy) sauce inspired by vibrant Asian flavors. This recipe creates a perfectly balanced sweet, savory, and spicy experience for your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 1 jar UFC Swicy Sweet and Spicy Spaghetti Sauce (or similar Asian sweet chili sauce)
- 350 g Spaghetti cooked al dente
- 1 tbsp Olive oil or cooking oil
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 0.5 medium Onion finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Water or pasta water
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Red chili flakes optional
- Fresh basil or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour the UFC Swicy Sweet and Spicy Spaghetti Sauce into the skillet. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and optional red chili flakes to taste, adjusting the spice and sweetness to your preference.
- Add the cooked spaghetti directly to the sauce in the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat all the pasta evenly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil or cilantro.
Notes
For an extra protein boost, add cooked chicken strips or shrimp to the sauce. Adjust the amount of red chili flakes to control the spice level. A squeeze of lime juice at the end can brighten the flavors even more. Garnish with chopped peanuts for added crunch.
