Caramelised Onion & Chilli Oil Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 150 g spaghetti
• 1 large onion (Thinly sliced)
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3.5 cloves garlic (Finely chopped)
• 1.5 tbsp chilli oil (Plus extra for finishing)
• 0.5 cup cream
• 2.5 tbsp pasta water (Reserved from cooking the spaghetti; add more if needed)
• cheese (Grated, as required)
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Kashmiri lal mirch or paprika (Use either Kashmiri red chilli powder or paprika)
• 0.5 tsp mixed herbs
• salt (To taste, plus a pinch for the onions and for the pasta water)
• black pepper (To taste)
• fresh coriander (Chopped; use parsley if available)

Steps

1. 1

   Cook the spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve 2–3 tablespoons of the pasta water, and keep extra pasta water available if needed. Drain the spaghetti.

2. 2

   Heat the butter and olive oil in a pan.

3. 3

   Add the thinly sliced onion and a pinch of salt. Cook over low-medium heat until the onion is deeply caramelised and golden.

4. 4

   Add the finely chopped garlic and sauté for 30–40 seconds.

5. 5

   Add the chilli oil and sauté for a few seconds.

6. 6

   Pour in the cream and mix well.

7. 7

   Add the garlic powder, Kashmiri lal mirch or paprika, and mixed herbs. Season with salt and black pepper.

8. 8

   Add the cooked spaghetti and a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss until the pasta is creamy and well coated.

9. 9

   Add the grated cheese and mix until melted. Adjust the consistency with more pasta water if needed.

10. 10

    Finish with extra chilli oil and chopped fresh coriander, or parsley if available.

Notes

The source does not specify the amount or type of cheese, the quantity of finishing chilli oil, or the amount of fresh coriander or parsley. It also does not specify a pasta-cooking time; cook the spaghetti until al dente as directed.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• pasta
• vegetarian
• spicy
• creamy
• quick dinner
• stovetop
• midnight snack