Mains

Spicy Caramelized Onion Pasta

When cravings hit, nothing feels better than a saucy, comforting dish of pasta. This π’π©π’πœπ² π‚πšπ«πšπ¦πžπ₯𝐒𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐧𝐒𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚 is everything you need on those nights when you want something indulgent yet satisfying creamy, tangy, with just the right amount of heat to make it irresistible.

Course Main
Servings 2 – 3 persons
Preparation Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes

Ingredients for the Spicy Caramelized Onion Pasta

(1 cup=200 ml, 1 tbsp=15 ml)

Β½ Box Spaghetti (Barilla)
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 tbsp Minced garlic
1 big Red onion, thinly sliced
10-12 nos Red cherry tomatoes
1 tsp Oregano (dried)
1 tbsp Red chili flakes
1 tbsp Chili oil
Salt as per taste
Black pepper as per taste
ΒΌth cup Fresh parmesan, grated
Β½ cup Fresh cream (Amul)
2 – 3 nos Basil leaves
1 tbsp Chili crisp + chili oil for garnish
A little Parmesan grated (for garnish)

Instructions for the Spicy Caramelized Onion Pasta

1. Boil the spaghetti in salted boiling water until its al dente. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of pasta water for use.
2. Heat a pan. Add in the olive oil and sautΓ© the garlic. Add in the onions and cook it down until it begins to caramelize. Add in the cherry tomatoes. Cover and cook until it is fully mushy.
3. Now, add in the chili oil, oregano, red chili flakes, Β½ cup pasta water and fresh cream. Let it come to a boil. Add in the boiled spaghetti and basil leaves. Add in the parmesan cheese and cook until it melts. Taste and adjust the seasoning. (You can add more pasta water and cream to make it creamy).
4. Remove the pasta off the heat. Garnish with more fresh parmesan and the chili crisp and chili oil. serve hot at once.

Note:
i. Mix the pasta just before serving.
ii. You can prepare the spaghetti as per instructions and the sauce separately ahead of time.
iii. Can season with tabasco too if you desire.

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