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chile crisp fettuccine alfredo with spinach

Chile Crisp Fettuccine Alfredo with Spinach Recipe

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons butter unsalted preferred, adjust salt accordingly
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chile crisp plus more for garnish (use Lao Gan Ma or Fly By Jing for authentic flavor)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 pound dried fettuccine
  • 1 5-ounce package baby spinach
  • ¾ cup finely grated Parmesan plus more for serving (Parmigiano-Reggiano recommended)
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine until al dente according to the package instructions. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
  • Prepare the Sauce:
  • In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt the butter over low heat.
  • Stir in the chile crisp one tablespoon at a time, tasting as you go to achieve your desired spice level. The solids in chile crisp add the most flavor, so focus on incorporating those.
  • Whisk in the heavy cream and keep the sauce warm over low heat. Avoid boiling.
  • Combine Pasta and Sauce:
  • Use tongs to transfer the cooked pasta to the sauce, allowing some of the residual water to mix in.
  • Add the spinach and toss until wilted and well-coated with the sauce.
  • Sprinkle in the Parmesan and toss again, adding small amounts of reserved pasta water to achieve a creamy consistency.
  • Serve: Divide the pasta among serving bowls. Top with additional Parmesan and chile crisp for garnish. Serve immediately.