Caramelized Onion Pasta: Sweet and Spicy Flavor Bomb with Turkey Bacon
Caramelized Onion Pasta with Chili Oil is a delightful dish that combines sweet caramelized onions and spicy chili oil, creating a flavor explosion perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and sauté until they become caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add minced garlic and red chili flakes, cooking for an additional minute.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the onion and bacon mixture.
- Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For added spice, drizzle more chili oil over the pasta before serving.
- Feel free to substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Caramelized Onion Pasta, Chili Oil, Turkey Bacon, Sweet and Spicy, Pasta Recipes