Sweet Heat Caramelized Onion Fettuccine (Print View)
Fettuccine with caramelized onions, creamy parmesan sauce, and sweet-spicy heat balance.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 14 oz fettuccine
→ Caramelized Onions
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
04 - 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
05 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
06 - 1 tsp salt
→ Sweet Heat Sauce
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 red chili pepper, finely chopped, seeds removed
09 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
10 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1 tbsp honey
12 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Garnish
14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
15 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese
# Method:
01 - Cook fettuccine in large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
02 - Heat olive oil and butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and salt. Cook stirring occasionally until onions soften and start to brown, about 10 minutes.
03 - Sprinkle brown sugar over onions and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until deeply caramelized and golden, 15-20 more minutes.
04 - Add minced garlic and chopped red chili pepper to caramelized onions. Sauté 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
05 - Stir in honey, heavy cream, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Simmer gently 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
06 - Add cooked fettuccine to skillet. Toss well to coat, adding reserved pasta water one tablespoon at a time until sauce reaches desired consistency.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- That magical moment when sweet meets heat and your tastebuds do a happy little dance
- The way onions transform into something completely different and absolutely incredible
02 -
- Caramelizing onions cannot be rushed without sacrificing flavor, so give yourself at least 30-35 minutes
- That pasta water is liquid gold, so do not forget to reserve it before draining
03 -
- Slice onions as evenly as possible so they caramelize at the same rate
- Low and slow is better than high and fast for truly golden onions