Description
Savory caramelized onion pasta brings Italian comfort straight to your kitchen with its rich, golden-brown depths of flavor. Silky noodles draped in sweet, deeply caramelized onions create a simple yet luxurious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 large onions (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Liquids and Pasta:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) white wine (optional)
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable or chicken broth
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta (such as fettuccine or spaghetti)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a generously sized pot with salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Prepare pasta according to package guidance until perfectly tender. Drain and reserve.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a spacious skillet over medium temperature. Introduce sliced onions, sugar, and salt. Slowly transform onions to a deep golden hue through careful 25-30 minute caramelization, stirring periodically. Reduce heat if onions threaten to burn.
- Introduce minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until aromatic and softened.
- Deglaze the skillet with white wine, expertly scraping accumulated browned essence from pan surfaces. Allow liquid to reduce for several minutes.
- Stream vegetable or chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet. Gently simmer for approximately 5 minutes until sauce develops a luxurious, slightly thickened consistency.
- Incorporate grated Parmesan, stirring until completely melted and seamlessly integrated. Calibrate seasoning with salt and pepper according to preference.
- Transfer cooked pasta directly into the skillet, thoroughly coating each strand with the silky caramelized onion sauce.
- Plate the pasta, finishing with a generous sprinkle of fresh parsley and optional additional Parmesan cheese for enhanced flavor complexity.
Notes
- Caramelize onions slowly over low to medium heat to develop deep, rich flavor without burning.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet to ensure even heat distribution and prevent scorching during the long cooking process.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half to reduce calories while maintaining creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 86 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg