Ingredients

  • White onions 4, large
  • Garlic 2 cloves
  • Spinneysfood Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 tbsp
  • Spinneysfood Fine Sea Salt To taste
  • Vegetable stock 350ml
  • Spinneysfood Spaghetti 320g
  • Spinneysfood Fresh Basil A handful
  • Spinneysfood Black Pepper ½ tsp, freshly ground, to taste
  • Spinneysfood Ricotta 50g
  • Spinneysfood Grated Parmigiano Reggiano 30g + extra to serve

Nutrition (Per serving)

  • Calories 495
  • Fat 15g
  • Saturates 4g
  • Protein 16g
  • Carbs 73g
  • Sugars 8g

Given the cook-at-home nature of Spinneys and natural variations in ingredients, nutritional information is approximated."

Calabrian onion spaghetti

Italian 10 Mins Prep · 40 Mins Cook


  1. Peel and finely slice the onions and mince the garlic.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan over a low heat. Add the onions and a pinch of salt to draw out moisture. After the onions become translucent, add the garlic and cook gently for 25 minutes, stirring often, until completely soft, golden and caramelised.
  3. Start adding the stock a little at a time. Once it cooks away, add some more and simmer until the onions have cooked down and become creamy.
  4. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water according to instructions until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
  5. Finely chop the basil.
  6. Add the drained pasta directly into the pan of onions, tossing to coat. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen and help the sauce cling to the noodles. Season with pepper before finishing with a spoonful of ricotta and Parmigiano Reggiano. Sprinkle some of the basil over the pasta before giving it a final toss.
  7. Divide between 4 plates or serve on a platter with a drizzle of olive oil, remaining basil and Parmigiano Reggiano.