Caramelized Onion Pasta with Chili Oil: A Spicy Indulgence to Savor
A delightful pasta dish featuring caramelized onions and a kick of chili oil, perfect for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chili oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and salt, cooking until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in the black pepper and chili oil with the caramelized onions.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine, ensuring the pasta is well coated.
- Serve hot, topped with grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic during the last few minutes of caramelizing the onions.
- You can add cooked protein such as chicken or shrimp to make it a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 10 mg