Caramelized Onion Pasta: Easy Twist with Chili Oil and Turkey Bacon
A delightful pasta dish featuring sweet caramelized onions and a kick of chili oil, paired with savory turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, diced
- 1 teaspoon chili oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, until caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.
- Add diced turkey bacon to the skillet and cook until crispy.
- Stir in chili oil, salt, and pepper, then add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet. Toss to combine.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit turkey bacon and replace with mushrooms.
- Adjust chili oil amount based on spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg