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Caramelized Onion Pasta with Chilli Oil

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This delightful pasta dish features perfectly caramelized onions and a spicy chili oil for a flavor-packed meal that will impress your taste buds.

Ingredients

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For the Pasta:

  • 12 oz (340g) pasta of your choice (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne works well)
  • Salt (for boiling pasta water)

For the Caramelized Onions:

  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to help caramelize)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Chilli Oil:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili flakes (adjust based on preferred spice level)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For Garnish:

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Extra chili oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Boil water with salt, add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Caramelize the onions: In a pan, cook onions with olive oil, butter, sugar, salt, and pepper until browned and caramelized.
  3. Make the chili oil: Heat olive oil with chili flakes, garlic, smoked paprika, and salt.
  4. Combine: Toss the cooked pasta with caramelized onions and chili oil.
  5. Garnish: Serve with chopped parsley, Parmesan cheese, and extra chili oil if desired.

Notes

  • You can adjust the spice level of the chili oil by adding more or less chili flakes.
  • Feel free to customize the dish with additional ingredients like veggies or protein.

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Keywords: Pasta recipe, Caramelized onions, Chilli oil, Italian cuisine, Vegetarian meal

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