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onion chili oil pasta

Onion Chili Oil Pasta

This Onion Chili Oil Pasta is rich, creamy, and deeply flavorful thanks to slow-caramelized onions, a touch of chili oil heat, and a silky parmesan-cream sauce. It’s the kind of comforting pasta you crave on busy weeknights, simple ingredients, bold flavor, and ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Calories: 379
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter cut into cubes
  • olive oil enough to coat the pan
  • 2 yellow onions sliced
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 4-5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp chili oil adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • paprika to taste
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • Salt and Black pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup soy cream or heavy cream
  • Grated parmesan, as much as you like
  • Cooked spaghetti
  • Optional: chopped parsley, more parmesan, extra chili oil for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Pasta pot
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Caramelize the Onions
    Melt butter in a pan with a bit of olive oil. Add the yellow and red onions and cook until golden and caramelized.
  2. Step 2: Add the Garlic and Tomato Paste
    Stir in minced garlic for a minute. Pour in a bit of pasta water or hot water, then add tomato paste and chili oil. Stir to combine.
  3. Step 3: Season the Sauce
    Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground coriander, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  4. Step 4: Add Cream and Cheese
    Pour in the cream and stir until smooth. Add grated parmesan and mix until fully incorporated.
  5. Step 5: Combine with Pasta
    Toss the cooked spaghetti in the sauce until evenly coated.
  6. Step 6: Serve and Garnish
    Serve immediately with chopped parsley, extra parmesan, and a drizzle of chili oil on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 66mgPotassium: 334mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1308IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 1mg

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