Step 1

Heat a pot of water to boil for noodles

Step 2

Heat cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat

Step 3

Listicle: Rachael Ray 12-Inch Cast Iron Frying Pan Add cooking spray to hot skillet and char the scallions and chili peppers until crisp and blackened at edges, 3 minutes

Step 4

Season with salt and pepper and remove from pan

Step 5

Add oil and turn off heat, then add ginger, garlic and chili flakes and let the residual heat in pan mellow them and infuse the oil

Step 6

Cook noodles 4 to 5 minutes or linguini 7 minutes

Step 7

Drain, then add to oil, toss and season with salt to taste

Step 8

Top with scallions and chilis to serve