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A bold and creamy twist on the Italian classic, this fettuccine Alfredo gets an irresistible kick from spicy chile crisp. Tossed with fresh spinach and silky Parmesan sauce, it’s the perfect marriage of heat, comfort, and indulgence.

🍴 Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 12 oz fettuccine pasta
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1½ cups heavy cream
• ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1½ tbsp chile crisp (adjust to taste)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Optional: extra chile crisp and grated cheese for garnish

🔥 Instructions

Cook the Pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook until al dente, according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

Sauté the Garlic:
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.

Create the Cream Sauce:
Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring often, then gradually add in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

Add the Spinach:
Toss in the baby spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Toss with Pasta and Chile Crisp:
Add the drained fettuccine and chile crisp to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated in the sauce. Use reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if you need to loosen the sauce.

Serve and Garnish:
Plate the pasta and garnish with extra chile crisp and a sprinkle of Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

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• 🍲 Large Nonstick Skillet — Ideal for building creamy sauces without sticking or burning.
• 🌶️ Lao Gan Ma Spicy Chili Crisp — The iconic, crunchy chile condiment that brings the heat and umami.
• 🧄 Garlic Press — Quickly mince garlic with ease for all your pasta dishes.
• 🧀 Microplane Zester — Perfect for finely grating fresh Parmesan to melt smoothly into the sauce.

💡 Helpful Tip: Want even more flavor depth? Add a splash of soy sauce or a dash of toasted sesame oil to the cream sauce—just a hint goes a long way to complement the chile crisp’s umami punch!