Spaghetti with Black Pepper Sauce Creamy Garlic Spaghetti with Cracked Black Pepper Sauce Ingredients: 12 oz spaghetti 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (more to taste) 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste) 1/4 cup reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon olive oil Optional: chopped parsley or basil for garnish Directions: Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain the rest. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan cheese, cracked black pepper, and salt. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy. Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached. Serve hot, garnished with extra black pepper and fresh herbs if desired. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes Kcal: 520 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #spaghettirecipe #blackpepperpasta #comfortfood #pastadinner #creamygarlicpasta #easyitalian #homemadepasta #parmesancheese #pastalovers #quickmeals #crackedpepper #weeknightdinner #noodlelove #pastaaddict #easyrecipe #pastanight #spaghettidish #simpledinner #pastaperfection #flavorburst Simple, creamy, and bursting with flavor! 🍝 This Spaghetti with Black Pepper Sauce is your new weeknight go-to! 🧄🧂

Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice Spicy-Sweet Bang Bang Chicken with Crispy Fried Rice Ingredients: For the Bang Bang Chicken: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/4 cup cornstarch Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons vegetable oil For the Bang Bang Sauce: 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce 1 tablespoon sriracha 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon lime juice For the Fried Rice: 2 cups cooked and cooled jasmine rice (preferably day-old) 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots 1/4 cup green onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional) Directions: In a bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until crispy and golden, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together all bang bang sauce ingredients until smooth. Set aside. In the same skillet, add sesame oil and scramble the eggs. Push to one side. Add garlic, peas and carrots. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add rice and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes, breaking up clumps. Add soy sauce and oyster sauce; mix thoroughly. Return chicken to the pan and pour bang bang sauce over the top. Toss to combine and coat evenly. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 520 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #friedrice #bangbangchicken #asianfusion #quickdinner #spicyandsweet #comfortfood #ricedishes #homemadefriedrice #easydinners #sweetchili #wokcooking #mealprepideas #fusionflavors #ricebowl #weeknightrecipes #streetfoodstyle #crispychicken #flavorburst #srirachalover #savorymeals This Bang Bang Chicken Fried Rice is the ultimate flavor bomb 💥🍚 Sweet, spicy, crispy — it’s everything you want in a bowl!