Description
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.
Ingredients
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- 2/3 cup breadcrumbs (traditional or Panko)
- 1/8 teaspoon granulated garlic
- Coarse salt, as needed
- 1 pound package spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 – 6 shallots, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 lemons, juiced and zested (2 tablespoons zest and 1/2 cup juice
Instructions
- 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.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Spaghetti
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6.8 g
- Sodium: 482.3 mg
- Fat: 6.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 74 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg