Description
This Spicy Shallot Pasta is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines the sweetness of caramelized shallots with the heat of red pepper flakes. The silky tomato-based sauce coats each strand of pasta perfectly, making it a satisfying meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Spaghetti or Linguine:
12 ounces
Olive oil:
¼ cup
Shallots:
6 large, thinly sliced
Garlic:
4 cloves, minced
Crushed red pepper flakes:
1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
Smoked paprika:
1 teaspoon
Tomato paste:
1 can (6 ounces)
Pasta cooking water (reserved):
½ cup
Salt:
1 teaspoon
Black pepper:
¼ teaspoon
Unsalted butter:
2 tablespoons
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional):
¼ cup
Chopped fresh parsley:
¼ cup
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Caramelize Shallots: In a skillet, cook shallots in olive oil until caramelized. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in tomato paste, pasta water, salt, and pepper. Simmer until a sauce forms.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta with sauce, butter, and Parmesan. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For extra richness, you can add a splash of cream during the sauce preparation.
- Top with burrata or fresh mozzarella for a creamy variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 2 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
