Chili Oil Onion Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp cooking oil (for sautéing)
• 1 white onion (sliced or chopped)
• salt (a nice pinch)
• 0.25 cup chicken stock (to deglaze and soften onions)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp chili oil (divided; use more for finishing)
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder (to taste)
• 0.5 tsp onion powder (to taste)
• 0.25 tsp black pepper (to taste)
• 0.25 tsp seasoning salt (to taste)
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, plus more for garnish)
• 8 oz pasta (cooked according to package directions)
• fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat a little bit of oil in a pan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the sliced white onions to the pan and cook them down.

3. 3

   Add a nice pinch of salt to the onions and continue cooking until they are nice and soft.

4. 4

   Pour in a bit of chicken stock to the pan to help the onions brown and soften further.

5. 5

   Once the onions are nice and brown, add the minced garlic to the pan.

6. 6

   Add the tomato paste and a portion of the chili oil to the onion mixture.

7. 7

   Season the mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and seasoning salt.

8. 8

   Pour in the heavy cream and mix everything together until well combined.

9. 9

   Stir in a little bit of Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.

10. 10

    Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat thoroughly.

11. 11

    Finish the dish by adding a bit more chili oil, chopped parsley, and another sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Ensure the onions are well-caramelized (brown and soft) before adding the liquids to maximize the flavor profile. Adjust the amount of chili oil based on your heat preference.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• pasta
• spicy
• vegetarian
• dinner
• creamy