Description
Caramelized Onion Pasta with Chili Oil is a delightful culinary experience that beautifully balances sweet and spicy flavors. This dish features luscious caramelized onions, cooked to golden perfection, harmonizing wonderfully with the heat of homemade chili oil. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or impressing guests at a gathering, this easy-to-make pasta dish requires minimal ingredients while delivering maximum flavor. With the option to customize the pasta shape and spice level, it caters to all tastes and dietary preferences, making it a versatile addition to your dining repertoire. Enjoy every comforting bite of this delicious Italian-inspired meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or linguine)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for sautéing)
- 1 large yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for chili oil)
- 1 tablespoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 small garlic clove (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
- Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add sliced onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- In another pan over low heat, combine 3 tablespoons olive oil with sliced garlic clove, red chili flakes, paprika, and soy sauce. Cook until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Add drained pasta to the skillet with caramelized onions and pour in reserved pasta water to create a silky sauce.
- Drizzle chili oil over the pasta; toss gently to combine.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg