Description
Caramelized onion pasta is a deliciously comforting dish that elevates simple ingredients into a gourmet experience. With sweet, golden caramelized onions mingling with perfectly cooked al dente pasta, this recipe is ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or an impressive gathering. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- 2 large sweet yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional): basil or thyme
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sprinkle with salt.
- Cook onions slowly for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Meanwhile, boil water in a separate pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some cooking water before draining.
- Combine drained pasta with the caramelized onions and garlic in the skillet. Toss together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce.
- Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and optional herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg