Description
A delicious and flavorful pasta dish featuring sweet caramelized onions and spicy chili oil, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Spaghetti or Linguine:
8 ounces
Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons, plus more for finishing
Yellow Onions:
2 large, thinly sliced
Butter:
1 tablespoon
Salt:
1/2 teaspoon
Balsamic Vinegar:
1 tablespoon (optional)
Garlic:
3 cloves, minced
Red Pepper Flakes:
1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
Chili Oil:
2 tablespoons, plus more for serving
Reserved Pasta Water:
1/4 cup
Fresh Parsley or Basil:
for garnish
Grated Parmesan Cheese:
optional
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain.
- Caramelize Onions: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook slowly until caramelized, about 25–30 minutes. Season with salt and deglaze with balsamic vinegar if using.
- Finish Dish: Add garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir in the cooked pasta, reserved water, and chili oil. Toss to combine. Adjust seasoning and serve hot topped with herbs and cheese.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with additional ingredients like mushrooms, spinach, or roasted tomatoes.
- For a vegan version, omit the butter and cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
