That's Shallotta Flavor Spaghetti

Elevate pasta night with "That's Shallotta Flavor Spaghetti," a simple yet flavor-packed dish that celebrates the magic of caramelized shallots. This recipe combines al dente spaghetti with golden shallots, aromatic garlic, and a velvety butter-olive oil sauce enriched with vegetable broth and a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Accented with a touch of red pepper flakes for subtle heat and brightened by fresh lemon zest and parsley, this dish balances richness and freshness in every bite. Ready in just 45 minutes, this satisfying spaghetti is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or an elegant meal to impress guests. Serve it with an extra dusting of cheese and parsley for a restaurant-quality finish!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 6 large shallots
• 3 large garlic cloves
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile, peel and slice the shallots thinly. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced shallots and cook, stirring frequently, for 10-12 minutes until they become golden brown and caramelized. Reduce the heat to medium-low if they start to brown too quickly.

Step 4

Push the caramelized shallots to one side of the pan, and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.

Step 5

Add the butter to the pan and allow it to melt. Stir the vegetable broth into the skillet, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing it gently to coat it in the shallot sauce. If the spaghetti seems dry, add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water at a time until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.

Step 7

Stir in the grated parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Toss to combine, ensuring the cheese melts into the sauce.

Step 8

Remove the pan from heat and sprinkle the chopped parsley over the spaghetti. Adjust seasoning to taste, if needed.

Step 9

Serve immediately, garnished with additional parmesan cheese and parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1074.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1908.5

Total Fat 109.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 142mg	0%
Sodium 4330.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 178.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.3g	0%
Total Sugars 30.5g
Protein 65.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1126.3mg	0%
Iron 11.8mg	0%
Potassium 1769.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.3%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 36.3%