Spicy Pasta Recipes

These Spicy Pasta Recipes are carefully crafted with minimal ingredients and minimal processing, yet they taste so flavorful. Here, you'll find everything from mild to very hot pasta recipes.

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My goal in creating these recipes is simple: effortless, stress-free cooking that's comforting and never overloaded with unnecessary fat or cheese.

These are simple recipes that are light while still tasting incredibly flavorful, and every single recipe includes suggestions so you can easily adjust the spice level to suit your own heat preference.

I've personally tested and tried these spicy pasta & sauce recipes multiple times to achieve perfect results every time.

Why We All Love These Recipes

⭐️They're creamy, hot, and spicy all at once.

⭐️Perfectly satisfying, quick to make.

⭐️They're wonderful for crowd or cozy chili-weather nights.

Red Pepper Pasta

Red pepper pasta is smoky and creamy, made with roasted red pepper & whole milk. A light, comforting weeknight dinner that's easy to make.

Chipotle Pasta Salad

Creamy Chipotle Pasta Salad with zesty chipotle dressing, made with black beans, corn, in under 20 mins! Perfect for BBQs, or quick dinners.

Chicken Curry Pasta

This flavorful chicken curry pasta is a delicious fusion recipe. It's easy to make with simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes.

Spicy Chicken Pasta

This spicy chicken pasta style. This juicy moist chicken-that's mildly hot in a creamy yogurt sauce is ready under 30 minutes effortlessly.

Instant Pot Penne Pasta

Easy Instant Pot Penne Pasta in under 20 minutes! A one-pot meal for busy nights with al dente pasta, rich flavors, and a satisfying taste.

Sweet Potato Pasta Sauce

Creamy sweet potato pasta sauce made with roasted sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, and almond milk. Dairy-free, vegan, and ready in 30 minutes for a cozy meal!

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Cream Of Mushroom Pasta Sauce

This cream of mushroom pasta sauce tastes delicious and is made with almond milk in under 30 minutes. Perfect for weekday dinners.

Shrimp Bruschetta Pasta placed in a cast iron skillet

Shrimp Bruschetta Pasta Recipe

Bruschetta shrimp pasta is a simple, satisfying, weekend family dinner, made with Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, and shrimp, ready under 30 mins.

Roasted Veggie Sauce

Roasted veggie sauce is delicious & flavorful: Made tomato and garlic effortlessly in 30 minutes. Perfect for pasta, a dip, or drizzling.

Spicy Marinara Sauce

Spicy marinara sauce with fresh and crushed tomatoes. It's delicious and better than store-bought sauce. It's best as pasta or pizza sauce.

This spicy alfredo pasta sauce recipe yields creamy and mildly hot white sauce that's made with minimal ingredients, ready under 15 minutes.

Spicy Alfredo Sauce

This spicy alfredo sauce recipe yields creamy and mildly hot white sauce for pasta. Made with few ingredients, ready under 15 minutes.

This spicy jalapeno pesto sauce is a vegan, low carb, and dairy-free recipe. This cilantro flavored pesto great with pasta, shrimp, and more.

Jalapeno Pesto Recipe

This spicy jalapeno pesto is a vegan, low carb, and dairy-free recipe. This cilantro flavored sauce great with pasta, shrimp, pizza, and more.

How To Build The Basic Spicy Pasta Recipe

The Oil: You can choose traditional olive oil, butter, or avocado oil.
Garlic: A must. Honestly, I can't imagine a pasta recipe without garlic. Use fresh, jarred minced garlic.
Sauce: Choose your base: a classic tomato-based sauce, a cheese-based sauce, an oil-based sauce, or a butter-based sauce.
The Heat: Now, we came to the important part: the heat. Spice up the pasta dish with(listed from mild to hot) ground black pepper, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper, cayenne, fresh chili peppers, or hot sauce.
Finish: Finally, finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of cheese.
Garnish: Choose basil, rosemary, sage, parsley, chives, or other herbs of your choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make spicy pasta without it being too hot?

Yes, absolutely! The whole idea behind this collection of spicy pasta recipes is to let you customize the heat level without losing flavor.

What pasta shapes work best with spicy sauces?

It depends on the type of sauce you're making and also on individual preference. Chunky tomato-based sauces work well with shapes like penne or rigatoni. On the other hand, long noodles like spaghetti or linguine are perfect for oil-based or Alfredo sauces.

Can I use store-bought sauce and just add spice?

Of course! Grab your favorite jar of store-bought sauce, toss, and infuse it with spices and herbs. And make it feel like a tailor made sauce for your family.

How do I fix pasta if it's too spicy?

You can mask the spiciness with a splash of heavy cream, a blob of butter, or by sprinkling sugar. But it's always better to start with a bit of spice and build up slowly to match your heat preference rather than try troubleshooting later.