caramelized shallot pasta

This caramelized shallot pasta recipe is unique and flavorful with featuring zesty lemon and topped with seasoned toasted breadcrumbs and fresh herbs. It’s a simple, yet impressive dish that’s perfect for any night of the week.

Caramelized Shallot Pasta

breadcrumbs (traditional

garlic

salt (as needed)

spaghetti

olive oil

- 6 shallots (thinly sliced (about 2 cups))

brown sugar

red pepper flakes

lemons

Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot of salted water. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.

In a large skillet, heat breadcrumbs and garlic over medium high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until breadcrumbs are golden brown in color. Transfer to a plate.

Add olive oil, shallots, salt and sugar to the skillet. Sauté, stirring occasionally until shallots are translucent and soft, about 10 minutes.

Add garlic, crushed red pepper and cook for an additional minute.

Stir in lemon juice and zest. Reduce heat to low and keep warm until pasta is cooked.

Add 1/2 cup pasta water to the pan and stir until a thin sauce forms.

Transfer pasta to the pan and toss to coat, adding additional pasta water if needed.

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with toasted breadcrumbs.

This robust shallot pasta uses caramelized shallots cooked down to a jam, acidic tomato puree, and salty anchovies for the boldest of flavors.

Easy Caramelized Shallot Pasta

600 g shallots, thinly sliced ((£1.50))

garlic cloves, 4 thinly sliced, 1 finely chopped ((£0.29))

anchovies ((£0.50))

200 g (1 tube) tomato puree ((£0.34))

spaghetti ((£0.70))

parsley, leaves and stems finely chopped ((£0.50))

½ tsp red pepper flakes

½ tsp chilli flakes

Salt & Pepper

Start by adding the olive oil and thinly sliced shallots to a large stainless steel frying pan on a medium/low heat. Season generously with salt and pepper and sweat for around 10 minutes.

Next add the garlic, anchovies, red pepper flakes, chili flakes, parsley stems, and tomato puree into the pan. Continue to fry over medium/low heat for another 8 minutes, stirring frequently.

During this time, add the spaghetti to heavily salted pasta water. Set your timer to 2 minutes minus the packet time.

Once the puree has darkened and the onions are looking really caramelized, transfer the undercooked pasta into the pan along with 2 ladles of pasta water. Stir to combine.

Serve the caramelized shallot pasta with finely chopped garlic and fresh parsley.

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