Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Caramelized Onion Pasta with Chilli Oil that combines sweet caramelized onions with a kick of spicy chili oil, creating a truly extraordinary pasta dish that is both comforting and exciting.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or pasta water
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
- Red pepper flakes to taste
For the Chilli Oil:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 clove garlic (smashed)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Caramelize the Onions: Slowly cook sliced onions in olive oil with salt and sugar until golden brown. Add garlic, deglaze with wine or pasta water.
- Make the Sauce: Add black pepper, Parmesan, butter, and pasta water to the pan. Toss in the pasta.
- Prepare the Chilli Oil: Infuse olive oil with red pepper flakes, garlic, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the chilli oil over the pasta, garnish with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use plant-based butter and cheese alternatives.
- Enhance with sautéed spinach, mushrooms, or roasted cherry tomatoes.
- Leftover chilli oil can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
