Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Caramelized Onion Pasta with Chili Oil, a delectable dish that combines the sweet essence of caramelized onions with a kick of spicy chili oil, all brought together in a creamy sauce over perfectly cooked pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 1 pound spaghetti or linguine
For the Sauce:
- 3 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons chili oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Onions: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring often, until deeply caramelized, about 30–40 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in minced garlic and chili oil, cooking for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and stir until combined, then mix in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water before draining.
- Combine and Serve: Add pasta to the skillet with the sauce, tossing to coat. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until sauce reaches desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, topped with extra Parmesan, parsley, and a drizzle of chili oil if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan version, replace heavy cream with coconut cream or oat cream and use vegan Parmesan.
- For extra heat, increase chili oil or add red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
