Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of caramelized onions combined with a spicy kick from homemade chili oil in this delectable Caramelized Onion Pasta with Chilli Oil recipe. It’s a simple yet satisfying dish that will impress your taste buds!
Ingredients
Pasta:
- 12 oz (340g) pasta of your choice (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne works well)
- Salt (for boiling pasta water)
Caramelized Onions:
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to help caramelize)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Chilli Oil:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes (adjust based on preferred spice level)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for chili oil)
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
- Extra chili oil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Caramelize Onions: Heat olive oil and butter in a pan over medium-low heat. Add onions, sugar (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown and caramelized.
- Prepare Chilli Oil: In a small pan, heat olive oil over low heat. Add chili flakes, minced garlic, smoked paprika (if using), and salt. Stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then remove from heat.
- Combine: Add the drained pasta to the caramelized onions. Toss with reserved pasta water to coat. Drizzle with chili oil and mix well.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, and extra chili oil if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Spice Level: Adjust the amount of chili flakes in the chili oil based on your preferred spice level.
- Vegan Option: To make this recipe vegan, replace the butter with plant-based butter or olive oil.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version of this dish.
- Extra Flavor: For an additional depth of flavor, try adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
