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Final plated bowl of creamy chili oil caramelized onion pasta topped with grated parmesan, chili crisp, and chopped scallions.
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Chili Oil Caramelized Onion Pasta

This Chili Oil Caramelized Onion Pasta is rich, spicy, and deeply flavorful. The slow-cooked onions bring a natural sweetness that pairs perfectly with creamy sauce!
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Lunch, Noodles, Pasta Recipe
Cuisine: American, Asian, Fusion, Italian
Keyword: Asian Recipes, Cheap Recipes, Chili Oil Caramelized Onion Pasta, Chili Oil Noodles, Chili Oil Pasta, Easy, Easy Asian Recipe, Easy Dinner, Easy Noodle Recipes, Easy Pasta Recipe, Easy Recipes, Noodle Recipes, Pasta Recipe, Spicy Noodles
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 oz pasta
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp chili oil
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan
  • Optional Garnish: more chili oil, parmesan, and chives

Instructions

  • Slice the onions and mince the garlic.
  • Boil the pasta 1 minute before al dente and reserve some pasta water.
  • Heat a pan over low heat, melt the butter, and cook the onions for 30 minutes until caramelized. Remove from the pan.
  • In the same pan, add chili oil and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add heavy cream and caramelized onions. Mix thoroughly.
  • Add the pasta and toss until the sauce coats the noodles. Adjust the consistency with pasta water if needed.
  • Finish with salt, pepper, and parmesan. Toss to combine.
  • Plate the pasta and optionally garnish with more chili oil, parmesan, and chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 30g