Caramelized Onion Pasta

Ingredients

• 200 g Spaghetti (cooked according to package instructions)
• 3 Onions (sliced into half moons)
• 2 tbsp Butter (for frying the onions)
• 1 tbsp Italian herb mix (SterkInDeKeuken brand recommended)
• 2 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 tsp Crispy chili oil (plus extra for garnish)
• 200 ml Heavy cream (cream)
• 50 g Parmesan cheese (grated)
• Parsley (fresh, chopped for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, heat butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until they are brown and translucent (caramelized).

3. 3

   Add the Italian herb mix and minced garlic to the onions. Stir and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Stir in the soy sauce and crispy chili oil.

5. 5

   Pour in the heavy cream and add the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce has thickened slightly.

6. 6

   Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan with the sauce. Toss well to ensure the pasta is thoroughly coated.

7. 7

   Serve the pasta topped with fresh parsley and an extra drizzle of crispy chili oil.

Notes

The author recommends using their specific Italian Herb Mix and kitchen tools available via their profile link. For the best results, ensure the onions are properly caramelized to a deep golden brown to provide the base sweetness for the sauce.

Nutrition per serving

• pasta
• spaghetti
• vegetarian
• caramelized onions
• dinner
• one-pan
• fusion