Caramelized Shallot Pasta Recipe

Name: Caramelized Shallot Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 10 oz bucatini pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 tablespoons salted butter, (divided); 5 shallots (thinly sliced); 5 garlic cloves, (thinly sliced); 2 teaspoons chopped Calabrian chilies; 3 anchovy fillets, (finely minced); 1/2 cup chopped castelvetrano olives ((optional)); 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 1/2 cups reserved pasta water; 1 cup freshly grated parmesan; 3 tablespoons salted butter; 1 garlic clove, (grated or finely minced); 2/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs ((or panko)*); 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:25min

Deeply caramelized shallots blend with tomato paste, anchovies, and Calabrian chilies to make a rich sauce bursting with umami. Lemon-garlic breadcrumbs and a mountain of freshly grated parmesan cheese make this pasta recipe even more special.

Updated at: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:05:48 GMT