Fusilli with onion sauce

4 servings

35 minutes

Fusilli with onion sauce is a refined dish of Italian cuisine that combines the rich flavors of caramelized onions, sweet raisins, and tangy wine vinegar. Its origins trace back to traditional Sicilian recipes where complex flavor combinations are valued. The lightness of fusilli pasta perfectly complements the thick tomato-onion sauce, creating a harmony of sweetness, acidity, and nutty notes. Served hot and generously drizzled with olive oil for added softness and depth of flavor, it is an ideal choice for those wanting to experience the cozy atmosphere of an Italian dinner while enjoying an unusual yet wonderfully balanced combination of ingredients.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 333.6
• Proteins: 9.9g
• Fats: 7.9g
• Carbohydrates: 56.6g

Ingredients

• Fusilli pasta: 250 g
• Red onion: 2 pc
• Tomato paste: 3 tbsp
• Dark raisins: to taste
• Red wine vinegar: 3 tbsp
• Olive oil: 1 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Pine nuts: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Boil the pasta in a large amount of salted boiling water until cooked (follow the instructions on the package).

   Required ingredients:

   • Fusilli pasta: 250 g
   • Salt:  to taste

2. While the pasta is boiling, slice the onion into thin half-rings. In a separate pan, sauté the onion, raisins, and pine nuts in heated oil for 1 minute.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red onion: 2 pieces
   • Dark raisins:  to taste
   • Pine nuts: 1 teaspoon
   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon

3. Mix tomato paste with wine vinegar, add to the onion mixture. Stir well and simmer on low heat until it reaches ketchup consistency.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomato paste: 3 tablespoons
   • Red wine vinegar: 3 tablespoons

4. Place the hot pasta on plates, add sauce, and drizzle with olive oil. Serve immediately.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon