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Caramelized Onion Pasta With Chili Oil

Caramelized Onion Pasta With Chili Oil is a savory pasta dish made with slow cooked onions, garlic, homemade chili oil, and Parmesan cheese for a simple yet flavorful meal.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

For the Pasta

  • 12 oz pasta such as spaghetti penne, or linguine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Chili Oil

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 small garlic clove thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

For Garnishing

  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil or parsley chopped
  • Extra chili flakes optional

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook sliced onions with salt for 25–30 minutes until golden, add garlic in the last 5 minutes, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Warm olive oil in a saucepan, cook sliced garlic 1–2 minutes, stir in chili flakes and paprika, add soy sauce, and simmer briefly.
  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, reserving 1 cup pasta water before draining.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with caramelized onions and toss to combine.
  • Drizzle chili oil over the pasta, tossing again and adding a little reserved pasta water if needed.
  • Serve topped with grated Parmesan, chopped basil or parsley, and extra chili flakes.