Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of this Spicy Shallot Pasta, where the sweetness of caramelized shallots meets the heat of red pepper flakes, all tossed with al dente pasta and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Pasta:
12 ounces spaghetti or linguine;
Sauce:
1/4 cup olive oil; 6 large shallots, thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste); 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 cups reserved pasta water; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese;
Garnish:
fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta until al dente, reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare Sauce: In a skillet, cook shallots in olive oil until caramelized. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Gradually add pasta water to form a sauce. Toss in cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese.
- Serve: Garnish with basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Stir in a tablespoon of butter for added richness.
- Top with crispy breadcrumbs for texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
