Caramelized Onion Pasta with Chili Oil Recipe
Caramelized Onion Pasta with Chili Oil is a delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors. The slow-cooked caramelized onions add a rich sweetness that perfectly balances the heat from the chili oil, creating a simple yet flavorful pasta dish that’s quick to prepare and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 200g dry pasta (such as spaghetti or linguine)
Caramelized Onions
- 3 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Chili Oil
- 2 tablespoons chili oil (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: Heat the butter in a large skillet over low heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for about 30-40 minutes until they are deeply golden brown and sweetly caramelized.
- Cook the Pasta: Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- Toss Pasta with Onions and Chili Oil: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the caramelized onions. Toss together over low heat, adding a little reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Drizzle the chili oil over the pasta and toss to combine thoroughly, allowing the spicy oil to infuse the dish with flavor.
- Serve: Plate the pasta immediately while warm. Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped parsley or grated Parmesan cheese if desired for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute butter with olive oil or a plant-based butter alternative.
- Adjust the amount of chili oil based on your preferred spice level.
- Homemade chili oil with garlic and chili flakes enhances the flavor.
- Reserve pasta water to help emulsify the sauce and keep the pasta moist.
- Using sweet onions such as Vidalia or yellow onions yields the best caramelization flavor.
Keywords: Caramelized Onion Pasta, Chili Oil Pasta, Sweet and Spicy Pasta, Easy Pasta Recipe, Italian Pasta Dish
