Description
Caramelized onion pasta with chili oil is a delightful dish that combines the rich sweetness of perfectly caramelized onions with the invigorating heat of chili oil. This warm, comforting recipe is not only easy to prepare but also visually appealing, making it an ideal choice for cozy dinners or impressing guests. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a gourmet experience that tantalizes your taste buds and warms your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti (or your favorite pasta)
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp chili oil (homemade or store-bought)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook slowly until they caramelize, about 20-25 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, salt, and pepper; sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Meanwhile, boil salted water in a pot and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Combine drained pasta with the onion-garlic mixture in the skillet, gradually adding reserved pasta water to create a silky sauce.
- Drizzle chili oil over the pasta and toss well to coat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg