Spicy Pasta Recipes with a Kick

If your idea of comfort food runs hot, start here. These pasta and noodle recipes bring the heat with chili oil, arrabbiata, gochujang, kimchi and more — bold flavor from a short ingredient list, ready in about 20 minutes.

Spicy Korean Gochujang Noodles
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Spicy Korean Gochujang Noodles
25 min6 ingredients
Harissa Tomato Pasta
Global Inspired & Adventurous
Harissa Tomato Pasta
20 min6 ingredients
Spicy Chili Oil Noodles
Global Inspired & Adventurous
Spicy Chili Oil Noodles
15 min6 ingredients
Spicy Garlic & Oil Pasta
Spicy & Bold
Spicy Garlic & Oil Pasta
25 min6 ingredients
Arrabbiata (Quick)
Spicy & Bold
Arrabbiata (Quick)
20 min6 ingredients
Spicy Tuna Pasta
Spicy & Bold
Spicy Tuna Pasta
20 min6 ingredients
Kimchi Butter Noodles
Spicy & Bold
Kimchi Butter Noodles
25 min6 ingredients
Chili Garlic Noodles
Spicy & Bold
Chili Garlic Noodles
15 min6 ingredients
Jalapeño Popper Pasta
Spicy & Bold
Jalapeño Popper Pasta
20 min7 ingredients
Spicy Peanut Butter & Jelly Noodles
Spicy & Bold
Spicy Peanut Butter & Jelly Noodles
15 min7 ingredients
Buffalo Chicken Pasta (Pre-cooked)
Spicy & Bold
Buffalo Chicken Pasta (Pre-cooked)
20 min6 ingredients
Chipotle Lime Pasta
Spicy & Bold
Chipotle Lime Pasta
20 min6 ingredients
Ginger Scallion Noodles (Spicy)
Spicy & Bold
Ginger Scallion Noodles (Spicy)
25 min6 ingredients

Frequently asked questions

How do you make pasta spicy?

Red pepper flakes, chili oil, gochujang, harissa, or a spoon of buffalo or chili-garlic sauce all add heat fast — these recipes show exactly how much and when.