Caramelized Onion Pasta with Chili Oil
Caramelized Onion Pasta with Chili Oil
Ingredients
- 1 red onion, medium, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, or other cooking oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili oil, or to taste
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 12 ounces spaghetti, or similar long pasta, cooked al dente
- as needed salt
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. While the water heats, thinly slice the red onion into half-moon shapes. Mince the garlic.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a large skillet or pan, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced red onions and minced garlic. Sauté, stirring frequently, for 20-25 minutes, or until the onions are deeply caramelized, tender, and a rich golden-brown color. This process requires patience to achieve the desired sweetness.
⏱️ 25 min
- 3
While the onions are caramelizing, cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 212
- 4
Once the onions are caramelized, add the chili oil to the pan and stir to combine it with the onions. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Pour the heavy cream into the pan with the caramelized onions and chili oil. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Season with freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Add the cooked and drained pasta directly to the simmering sauce in the pan. Toss the pasta thoroughly with tongs or a spatula until all the strands are well coated with the creamy onion sauce. If needed, add a little more pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Serve the Caramelized Onion Pasta with Chili Oil immediately. Garnish with extra chili oil or fresh herbs if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Caramelized Onion Pasta with Chili Oil
- 1 red onion, medium, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, or other cooking oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili oil, or to taste
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 12 ounces spaghetti, or similar long pasta, cooked al dente
- as needed salt
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. While the water heats, thinly slice the red onion into half-moon shapes. Mince the garlic.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a large skillet or pan, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced red onions and minced garlic. Sauté, stirring frequently, for 20-25 minutes, or until the onions are deeply caramelized, tender, and a rich golden-brown color. This process requires patience to achieve the desired sweetness.
⏱️ 25 min - 3
While the onions are caramelizing, cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 212 - 4
Once the onions are caramelized, add the chili oil to the pan and stir to combine it with the onions. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Pour the heavy cream into the pan with the caramelized onions and chili oil. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Season with freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Add the cooked and drained pasta directly to the simmering sauce in the pan. Toss the pasta thoroughly with tongs or a spatula until all the strands are well coated with the creamy onion sauce. If needed, add a little more pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Serve the Caramelized Onion Pasta with Chili Oil immediately. Garnish with extra chili oil or fresh herbs if desired.
⏱️ 1 min