Caramelized Onion Pasta with Chilli Oil

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340g) pasta of your choice (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne works well)
• Salt (for boiling pasta water)
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to help caramelize)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chili flakes (adjust based on preferred spice level)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• Extra chili oil (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta: Boil water with salt, add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Caramelize the onions: In a pan, cook onions with olive oil, butter, sugar, salt, and pepper until browned and caramelized.

3. 3

   Make the chili oil: Heat olive oil with chili flakes, garlic, smoked paprika, and salt.

4. 4

   Combine: Toss the cooked pasta with caramelized onions and chili oil.

5. 5

   Garnish: Serve with chopped parsley, Parmesan cheese, and extra chili oil if desired.