Caramelized Onion Pasta
Caramelized Onion Pasta pairs silky, slow-sweetened onions with sun-dried tomatoes and a touch of chili crunch for layered umami and gentle warmth. A splash of soy sauce deepens the savory notes, while butter and pasta water create a glossy coating. Ideal for a cozy dinner, it’s rich, aromatic, and balanced with fresh parsley and Parmesan.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Caramelized Onion Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions and stir to coat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to caramelize and turn golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. To speed caramelization and keep them moist, add water 1 tablespoon at a time as the onion mixture cooks.
- 2
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, soy sauce, chili onion crunch, and season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- 4
Move the pasta to the skillet with the caramelized onions. Toss to coat well, then stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter. Add the reserved pasta water as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- 5
Top with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese, and serve.
- Calories 638.78 kcal High 32%
- Protein 24.68 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 77.16 g 28%
- Total Fat 29.18 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 12.33 g High 62%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 50.52 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 939.43 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 8.04 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 8.5 g --
- Added Sugars 0.12 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 447.94 mg Good Source 34%
- Iron 4.72 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 704.16 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 156.97 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 34.45 mg Good Source 38%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Caramelized Onion Pasta is made with 11 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Crunchy Chili Oil, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 638.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Caramelized Onion Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Crunchy Chili Oil, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Olive Oil. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Caramelized Onion Pasta?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 638.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Caramelized Onion Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Caramelized Onion Pasta healthy?
- Caramelized Onion Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 638.78 calories and 24.68 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 939.43 mg (41% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.33 g (62% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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