Description
A delicious spaghetti dish featuring caramelized onions and a hint of chilli oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 to 3 tbsp chilli oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt, plus more for pasta water
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add the sliced onions and 1 teaspoon salt, then cook slowly for 25 to 35 minutes, stirring often, until the onions are soft, deep golden, and caramelized.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss well with the caramelized onions.
- Pour in the reserved pasta water a little at a time until the pasta looks glossy and lightly coated.
- Drizzle in the chilli oil and toss again to distribute the heat evenly.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and black pepper, then toss until combined.
- Finish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot with extra chilli oil if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, adjust the amount of chilli oil to taste.
- This recipe can be served as a main dish or a side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg