Caramelized Onion Pasta with Sundried Tomatoes and Chili Crisps Recipe
This Caramelized Onion Pasta is a rich and flavorful dish featuring deeply caramelized onions, creamy Parmesan sauce, and a hint of spice from chili crisp. With the addition of sundried tomatoes, it offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tang that elevates simple linguine or buccatini into a comforting, elegant meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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Onions and Oil
- 4 large onions, peeled and thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce and Pasta
- ¼ cup chopped sundried tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp chili crisp or chili crunch
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb linguine or buccatini, cooked al dente
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the onions: Cut the onions in half and peel them. Thinly slice all the onions lengthwise and transfer to a large pot or wide sauté pan. Pour in the ⅓ cup of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Caramelize the onions: Set the pan over medium heat until the onions just start to sizzle. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often every 5-7 minutes, for about 45 minutes or until the onions are deeply caramelized and reduced to about 1½ cups.
- Add sundried tomatoes and chili crisp: Increase the heat to medium, then add the chopped sundried tomatoes and chili crisp along with the heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Finish the sauce: Stir in the Parmesan cheese and reduce the heat back to medium-low. Cook the cream sauce gently for about 3-4 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- Toss with pasta: Add the cooked linguine or buccatini to the sauce and toss to combine thoroughly. Let it cook for 1 more minute in the sauce to absorb all the flavors.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For best flavor, cook the onions slowly over medium-low heat to develop their natural sweetness without burning.
- Use good quality Parmesan for the richest flavor.
- Adjust chili crisp quantity to control the spiciness level to your preference.
- Substitute linguine with buccatini or spaghetti as desired.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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