Spaghetti à la Scarlet from the Chef movie that’s rich, simple, and full of garlic and butter flavor. It comes together quickly and is perfect for an easy dinner that still feels a little special.

spaghetti ala Scarlet from the Chef movie

Who watched "Chef"? I watched and wanted to make this delicious spaghetti with parsley. Very similar to Spaghetti ala Scarlet from the movie "The Chef", it is made in Naples and is called Agilio Olio. Both types are delicious and refined and, above all, they are very quick dishes. You only need time to cook the pasta to create something amazing.

In this spaghetti, the taste of the olive oil is mixed with the taste of butter. And this is what I like best. So I have something of a French cuisine where the base is butter, butter, and only butter.

How to choose the best ingredients for Spaghetti ala Scarlet from "The Chef" movie

Chopped parsley: The parsley is to be fresh, green, and lots and lots of parsley. Well chopped, because then its essential oils are extracted and it is perfect for this dish in this form.

Chili flakes: If you don't have chili flakes, you can use fresh chili peppers. I always have a few chilies dry, making chili flakes myself. Then, just cut the chili pepper by taking out the seeds.

Ground paper: Ground pepper is best when it is fresh, adding flavor to the dish. I encourage you to have a feather grinder at home if you do not have it yet. Ever since I learned that you add fresh ground pepper to dishes, everything tastes different and tastes better.

Butter: butter only unsalted, original butter, no replacements.

Pasta water: is necessary but not redundant. It gives the dish delicate juiciness.

Olive oil: Stock up on good quality olive with olive oil, extra virgin. It would be perfect to be fresh and squeezed straight, but it is not very available in our conditions. Olive oil is the best Italian for this dish because it is a variation of the Italian dish.

Expert Tip for Success

When working with chili, it’s best to use gloves—the heat can stay on your skin and cause irritation
The burning compound in chili is capsaicin—it doesn’t wash off easily with water
If your hands come into contact with chili, use a bit of fat (like olive oil) to neutralize the heat
Avoid touching your eyes or face after handling chili If using gloves, discard them after use or wash them well and wipe with oil
This dish is best when served fresh and hot—that’s when the texture and flavor are at their best
Don’t overcook the parsley—add it at the end so it keeps its color and fresh taste

For Pasta Lovers

If you like different types of pasta, you definitely have to try my classic Creamy Spinach Pasta, which is incredibly quick and easy.

My version of Creamy Pasta Alla Carbonara will certainly also be creamy. It is not a classic carbonara, but the recipe is also worth attention because it is delicious and incredibly simple, unlike the classic version of this recipe.