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In This Post: Everything You Need For Chili Garlic Pappardelle
Lindsay’s Notes
Oh man, these slippery, spicy noodles are a TREAT. Silky, rich, full of deep flavor and a flash of heat! I would say this recipe belongs less in the “normal family dinner” category and more in the “hangry / hardcore craving / last minute meal” category. The big flavors end up being a bit much for my kids, so I make this for a need-it-right-now hungry mom moment that calls for something ultra-satisfying, silky, and spicy. I often end up eating it right over the stove in a moment of pure and absolute joy. And luckily, the components can work for everybody (buttered noodles is always a kid win, plus eggs and broccoli!), so it can be easily worked into something family-friendly or meal-prep friendly if you batch some extra broccoli and eggs to throw into other meals throughout the week. SOS at its finest. The miso just does something magical to this whole thing – if you don’t have it I think you’ll still end up just fine. But if you have it (hopefully I already convinced you to buy some with the Miso Crunch Salad!) it will elevate the flavor and add a depth that’s just really amazing for such a fast and easy recipe.
Chili Garlic Pappardelle Video
Why Pappardelle?
The wide shape of pappardelle is just so fun. I keep myself stocked up with DeLallo egg pastas, including but not limited to pappardelle, tagliatelle, etc. We LOVE DeLallo and have worked with them for years – our longest running sponsor, and for very, very good reason. They have the best pasta essentials, both made with love and a high commitment to quality here in the US and imported from Italy. 4.9 from 18 reviews
8 ounces DeLallo Egg Pappardelle 4 tablespoons butter 1 clove garlic, minced 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon chili crisp (more to taste) 1 tablespoon white miso 1/2 cup reserved cooking water freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon chili crisp (optional for topping)
Smashed Broccoli and Eggs:
1 head of broccoli, cut into florets (about 4 cups) 1 tablespoon DeLallo Private Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 eggs
Normally I use pappardelle for more standard recipes like the burst tomato pappardelle, slow cooker ragu, date night lemon pappardelle with shrimp, etc. (ALSO DELICIOUS.) But in this case, the pappardelle reminds me of the wide, flat Asian noodles that are so delicious in recipes like pad see ew – and the DeLallo ones that I keep in my pantry are perfect for this spicy, noodle-y little number. It’s a fun Italian-Asian inspiration and combo that is – bottom line – very delicious.
Why Miso?
Miso is a fermented soybean paste that is used in Japanese cooking. I love white miso for sauces and dressings – remember the Miso Crunch Salad? In this case, I think it builds really great flavor without requiring a bunch of time. The slightly sweet, barely fermented taste works into a silky, slippery, barely-there sauce for the noodles. When I’ve made it without the miso, it’s just missing that thing that makes me go back for seconds and thirds. The funk of the miso with the sweetness of the honey and the crunch from the chili crisp? Mm yes.
Something Else To Use Besides Broccoli Or Eggs?
Just about any veggies would work here! Peppers, spinach, bok choy? Just roast or steam them and throw them on top. And for an alternative protein, I think a nice piece of grilled, marinated chicken (Asian flavors, ideally) would be really good here. One last thought: I personally love a big pile of twisted, tangled, uninterrupted noodles (no veggies), so that’s why I prefer layering over mixing the veg and protein right in. The noodles can stand alone!
Making It Less Spicy?
Just leave out the chili crisp, or buy the less-spicy chili crisp! If you can find a chili onion crunch, that is delicious and I find it to be very mild.
Serving It To a Family?
I have two young kids, so for my girls, we pull out some noodles before they hit the sauce and make buttered noodles for them! And they love the roasted broccoli and eggs. Basically, all the same things, deconstructed, and minus the spicy. Everybody wins! Thank you to DeLallo for sponsoring this recipe!
