Caramelized Onion Pasta with Chilli Oil
Enjoy our flavorful Caramelized Onion Pasta with Chilli Oil! This simple recipe combines sweetness and spice—perfect for your next dinner night!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340g) pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for chili oil)
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions with a pinch of salt and cook for 25-30 minutes until deep golden brown. Optionally add sugar for extra sweetness.
- In another saucepan, combine olive oil, chili flakes, minced garlic, and optional spices over low heat until fragrant.
- Mix caramelized onions into the drained pasta and toss with chili oil and reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency. Season to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley or grated cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 403
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg