Caramelized Onion Pasta with Chilli Oil
Enjoy bold flavors with this Caramelized Onion Pasta with Chilli Oil recipe! Try it tonight for a delicious twist on your dinner routine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 12 oz pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- 2 large onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to help caramelize)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for chili 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
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
- Extra chili oil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet on medium-low heat, combine olive oil and butter. Add thinly sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- In another skillet, heat olive oil with chili flakes and minced garlic over low heat for about 5 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Mix caramelized onions with cooked pasta in a large pot. Pour in the chili oil mixture and toss well.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley and extra chili oil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 8mg