Did you know?All species of onion have different tastes for different meals and do not taste identical even if they are used to cook the same meal.
YELLOW ONIONS
Yellow onions are the commonly and best onion for spaghetti sauce because their high sugar content makes them taste sweet when cooked.
SWEET ONIONS
Sweet onions are mildly spicy compared to yellow onions and also work well in salads, roasted vegetables, onion rings and gratins.
SHALLOTS
Shallots have flavours that closely mimics garlic and red onions which offers a sweet yet sharp and intense tone to spaghetti sauce.
RED OR PURPLE ONIONS
Red onions add a bit of colour and sharp flavour to spaghetti sauce. Although they are less spicy during the summer, they have a more intense flavour at other times.
SPRING ONIONS
Spring onions are yellow onions harvested before ripening. These add a mild flavour to spaghetti sauce.
WHITE ONIONS
White onions are very uncommon to find. But their super sharp flavour adds a well needed zest to any spaghetti sauce which makes it worth the search.