Description
Indulge in a sensational pasta dish with the perfect balance of sweet caramelized onions and spicy chili oil. This Caramelized Onion Pasta with Chili Oil is a flavor-packed, vegetarian recipe that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
For the Chili Oil:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1½ teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve pasta water, then drain.
- Caramelize Onions: Cook onions in olive oil until golden, add balsamic vinegar.
- Make Chili Oil: Heat olive oil, add red pepper flakes, garlic, paprika, and salt.
- Combine: Toss pasta with caramelized onions, butter, Parmesan, pasta water, and chili oil.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can prep caramelized onions in advance and store for up to 3 days.
- Adjust chili oil amount based on spice preference.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based butter and cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
