Description
Caramelized onion pasta is a comforting dish that dazzles with the rich, sweet flavor of perfectly caramelized onions. This quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet meal, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With its silky pasta strands enveloped in a luscious sauce, each bite brings warmth and satisfaction, making it a crowd-pleaser that will leave guests asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 2 large sweet yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, combine olive oil and butter. Once melted, add sliced onions.
- Cook onions low and slow for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and caramelized, stirring occasionally.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional minute.
- Combine the drained pasta with the onion mixture in the skillet. Gradually add reserved pasta water until reaching desired sauce consistency.
- Toss in grated Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 30mg