Pasta Onion Chilli Oil (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta Ingredients
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Any type of pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne), 340g
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Salt for the boiling water
→ Onions Preparation
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2 big onions, sliced finely
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1 tablespoon of butter
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2 tablespoons of olive oil
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1 teaspoon of sugar (optional)
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Salt and black pepper, adjust to taste
→ Homemade Chilli Oil
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4 tablespoons (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon of salt
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1 tablespoon of red chili flakes
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1 crushed garlic clove
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Half teaspoon of smoked paprika (optional)
→ Toppings
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Chopped fresh parsley
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Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
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Spare chilli oil (optional)
# Instructions:
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In a large pan, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium-low heat. Stir in the onions with a pinch of salt. You can sprinkle in sugar if you want extra sweetness while they cook. Stir them around every now and then for about 25 to 30 minutes until they’re soft and browned. Set them aside after they’re done.
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Place olive oil in a small pan on low-medium heat. Stir in garlic and chili flakes, letting them warm together for about a minute or two. Don’t let the garlic burn. Mix in smoked paprika (optional) and salt, then take it off the heat.
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Salt a large pot of water generously and bring it to a boil. Cook pasta until slightly firm (al dente), following the directions on the package. Drain, saving about half a cup (120ml) of the pasta water.
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Reheat the onions in your skillet on medium. Add the cooked pasta into the mix and toss together. Pour in some of the pasta water a little at a time to create a smooth sauce that sticks to the noodles. Drizzle the chili oil on top, and toss again to combine.
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Serve the pasta right away, topped with parsley, Parmesan cheese (if you like), and a little extra spicy oil for an extra kick. Dig in immediately!
# Notes:
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Take your time with the onions so their sweetness comes through—they shouldn't be rushed.
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The starchy pasta water works magic by helping the sauce stick to the noodles smoothly.