Caramelized onion pasta
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Pasta is a staple in many households, and for good reason. It’s versatile, easy to cook, and can be paired with almost anything to create a delicious meal. One of my favorite ways to elevate a simple pasta dish is by incorporating caramelized onions. Their sweet and savory flavor adds a depth of taste that is truly irresistible. This recipe is a creamy, comforting dish that brings together the richness of caramelized onions, the heat of chili oil, and the smoothness of cream, all balanced with Italian seasoning and a touch of parmesan. Lets make caramelized onion pasta with chilli oil.
To start, you’ll want to thinly slice a red onion and get it caramelizing in some hot olive oil. This step is crucial because it’s where all the deep, sweet flavors develop. The key is to cook the onions on medium heat for about 6-7 minutes until they turn a beautiful golden brown.
While your onions are working their magic, you can prepare your pasta. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add a couple of teaspoons of salt, and cook your pasta according to the package instructions. Spaghetti works wonderfully here, but you can use any pasta you have on hand.
Once your onions are caramelized, add in some chopped garlic cloves and a splash of chili oil for a little kick. Pour in the cream, stir in a tablespoon of Italian seasoning, and season with salt to taste. If you’re feeling indulgent, sprinkle in some grated parmesan and a handful of chopped parsley.
This creates a luxurious, velvety sauce that clings beautifully to the pasta. Once the pasta is cooked and drained, toss it in the creamy onion mixture, ensuring every strand is coated with that delicious sauce. Serve it up, and enjoy a taste of Italy in your own home! This caramelized onion pasta is a crowd pleaser.
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Caramelized Onion Pasta with Chilli Oil
Ingredients
2 servings spaghetti
2 tbsp chilli oil
1/2 cup cream
1 large red onion
3 tbsp olive oil
3-4 cloves of garlic
1 tbsp italian seasoning
salt to taste (~1-2 tsp)
optionally parmesan and chopped parsley
Directions
- Start by cutting a red onion into thin slices.
- Herat up water, once boiling add in 2 tsp salt and spaghetti (can use any pasta of choice). Cook according to the package instructions.
- In a separate pan, add olive, heat up on medium heat for a few minutes until the oil is nice and hot (not smoking) and add in the onions and caramelize on medium heat (roughly 6-7 minutes).
- Once caramelized add in chopped garlic cloves, chilli oil and cream.
- Add 1 tbsp italian seasoning, salt to taste and optionally add in parmesan and chopped parsely.
- Now mix it all up and its time to enjoy!
Hi, the recipe states to add the cream with the chilli oil and garlic, but cream is not listed in the ingredients. How much do you add?
just updated it, sorry about that. Its 1/2 cup of cream
Hi! How much cream? It wasn’t in the ingredients! 😊
Just updated it, its 1/2 cup of cream
It doesn’t have the cream in the ingredients
Just updated it, its 1/2 cup of cream
Not sure when you say cream what kind of cream please
Thank you
Its table cream. I used 10% (half and half) cream
I made it and it’s delicious! Thank you. I’ll look forward to making more of your recipes.
Hi, what is 2 servings spaghetti? Half a box?
Each serving is around the size of a American quarter. But half the box also works, you will leftover spaghetti and can make another sauce for it!
Hi if I want to double the recipe to feed four do I double all the ingredients?
Yes double up on the ingredients!
How many servings are in this recipe? I have a family of 6. Should I double it?
Definitely double it, the leftovers taste better the next day