Best 6 Spicy Spaghetti With Caramelized Onions And Herbs Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, spicy spaghetti with caramelized onions and herbs stands as a symphony of flavors, captivating the senses with its tantalizing blend of heat, sweetness, and aromatic complexity. This exquisite dish is not merely a meal; it is an experience, a journey for the taste buds that leaves you craving more. With each bite, you'll embark on a culinary adventure, discovering new layers of flavor that dance on your palate. So, let us embark on this gastronomic voyage and uncover the secrets behind crafting the perfect spicy spaghetti with caramelized onions and herbs, transforming your kitchen into a culinary haven.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY SPAGHETTI WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND HERBS



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Except perhaps for the fresh herbs, you probably have all the necessary ingredients to make this incredibly flavorful, easy pasta. The caramelized onions add sweetness to the salty olives and Parmesan, while red chile and garlic make the dish's flavors pungent and deep. A squeeze of fresh lemon right at the end brightens everything, adding a mild tang. Feel free to play around with the basic formula, swapping capers or even a small tin of sardines or tuna for olives, vinegar for the lemon, arugula or spinach for the parsley, and other cheeses (feta or pecorino) for the Parmesan.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 45m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt, as needed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 large white or Spanish onions, halved and very thinly sliced
12 ounces spaghetti
6 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon chile paste or red-pepper flakes, or to taste
2 anchovies, chopped (optional)
1 cup chopped mix of parsley and basil (or use all parsley)
1/3 cup chopped cured Moroccan or other intensely flavored black olives
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
Lemon wedges, for squeezing
Grated Parmesan, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Put a large pot of heavily salted water on and let it come to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, cook the onions: Heat 1/4 cup oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and pale golden at the edges, 20 to 25 minutes. Lower heat if the edges start to brown too quickly or raise heat if onions aren't turning golden quickly enough.
  • When the water comes to a boil, cook spaghetti according to package directions until just al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta.
  • Thinly slice 4 garlic cloves, and stir into golden onions, along with red-pepper flakes. Continue to cook until onions are a rich brown, about 10 minutes longer. If the garlic starts to burn, lower the heat.
  • Finely grate remaining garlic cloves, and mash into anchovies using the flat side of your knife. Move some of the onion mixture to the side of the pan and add anchovy paste to bare spot in the skillet. Cook paste for 1 minute, then add herbs and olives, stir everything together, and cook another 1 minute.
  • Stir in cooked pasta, butter, and salt to taste, tossing to coat pasta. Add pasta water if it looks dry. Serve with a generous squeeze of lemon, and sprinkle with Parmesan and more chile on top, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 536, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 479 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CARAMELIZED ONION & GARLIC PASTA



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This full-flavored recipe is the result of my mom's love of pasta and our love of cooking together. With a bit of pepper heat and smoky bacon, the entree is excellent alone or paired with grilled chicken. -Lacy Jo Matheson, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 package (16 ounces) uncooked angel hair pasta
9 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Fresh basil leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add the onions, pepper flakes and salt; saute until onions are tender. Stir in garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes or until onions are deep golden brown., Add the tomatoes, vinegar and 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; toss with onion mixture., Drizzle with remaining olive oil. Sprinkle with bacon, cheese, and pepper; heat through. Garnish with basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

SPAGHETTI WITH SAUTEED ONIONS, FETA AND HERBS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound spaghetti
4 tablespoons Meyer lemon olive oil (recommended: Da Vero)
2 large red onions, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rings
2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram
8 ounces feta cheese, cubed
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until tender and beginning to brown, about 15 minutes adding salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the marjoram, and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the cooked pasta and the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and toss with enough reserved cooking liquid, 1/4 cup at a time, to moisten. Toss with the feta cheese. Season the pasta with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to bowls and serve.

TAGLIATELLE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND FRESH HERBS



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Another one from "The Splendid Table". Great for summer so you can use thoes sweet onions and fresh herbs from your garden. Use any herbs you like. Some suggestions are basil, marjoram, rosemary, sage and thyme or a combination of them.

Provided by Ilysse

Categories     European

Time 1h

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 large onions, sliced
salt and pepper
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups chicken stock or 1 1/2 cups meat stock
1 lb tagliatelle pasta noodles or 1 lb fettuccine pasta
1 2/3 cups fresh herbs, roughly chopped
2/3 cup heavy cream
4 ounces prosciutto di Parma, chopped
2/3 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.
  • Add the onions and sprinkle with salt and pepper and stir to coat with the oil.
  • Cover and cook on low heat 25 to 30 minutes or until soft and transparent.
  • Uncover the pan and raise heat to medium high and cook, stirring often, until the onions become a rich golden brown.
  • Add garlic and cook for a few minutes longer careful not to burn the garlic.
  • Add the stock and simmer and scrape the bottom of the pan until reduced by about a quarter.
  • Cook pasta according to the package directions until al dente and drain.
  • Add the cream to the sauce and let come to a slow simmer while stirring it inches
  • Add the prosciutto, salt and pepper and the herbs to the sauce and toss with the pasta.
  • Toss in the cheese.
  • Serve with extra cheese at the table if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 817.6, Fat 34.7, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 162.4, Sodium 399, Carbohydrate 101.8, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 10.1, Protein 25.8

SPAGHETTI WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND YOGURT



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Yogurt gives this dish creaminess without the heaviness (and calories) of a cream-based sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 pounds onions, halved and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
5 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons dry white wine
1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti
3/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 cups homemade yogurt or store-bought plain low-fat yogurt

Steps:

  • Combine oil, onions, thyme, bay leaf, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large saute pan; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender and golden brown, about 1 1/2 hours. If the pan becomes dry, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent onions from burning.
  • Add wine, and bring to a boil, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon. When wine has evaporated, remove pan from heat; discard thyme sprigs and bay leaf.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta; cook until al dente. Drain. Stir pasta, parsley, and 1 teaspoon salt into onions; season with pepper.
  • Divide pasta among 6 bowls. Top each serving with 1/3 cup yogurt, drizzle with oil, and season with pepper.

SPAGHETTI WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS, ANCHOVIES, AND TOASTED-GARLIC BREADCRUMBS



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Cobbled together from staples, this dish pays homage to tasty and thrifty Sicilian cuisine. Caramelized onions and anchovies marry sweet and salty, and garlic-laced breadcrumbs contribute a pleasingly crisp, crumbly texture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 loaf day-old white bread, crusts removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
9 garlic cloves, 3 lightly crushed, 6 thinly sliced
Coarse salt
3 large onions, thinly sliced
3 to 5 oil-packed anchovy fillets, chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
1 pound dried spaghetti
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) unsalted butter
Freshly ground pepper
Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for garnish

Steps:

  • Pulse bread in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add crushed garlic, and cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add breadcrumbs and 1 tablespoon oil, and stir until well coated. Season with salt, and cook until breadcrumbs are crisp and golden brown. Place on a rimmed baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain. Discard garlic, and let breadcrumbs cool completely.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in each of 2 large skillets over medium heat. Divide onions between skillets, and cook, stirring frequently, until caramelized and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. (Add a little more oil if necessary.) Combine cooked onions in 1 skillet. Add sliced garlic, and cook over medium heat until golden, about 3 minutes. Add anchovies and red-pepper flakes, and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions in salted water. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Transfer spaghetti to skillet, and toss well. Add reserved cooking liquid, parsley, and butter, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well, then top with breadcrumbs, and garnish with parsley.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make all the difference in the final dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. This is a great way to add your own personal touch to the recipe.
  • Cook the pasta al dente. This means that it should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Caramelize the onions slowly and patiently. This will bring out their natural sweetness and add a delicious depth of flavor to the dish.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. This will help to enhance the flavor of the other ingredients.
  • Serve the pasta hot, garnished with fresh herbs. This will make for a truly memorable meal.

Conclusion:

Spicy spaghetti with caramelized onions and herbs is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its bold flavors and vibrant colors, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting pasta recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.

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