Caramelized Onion Pasta Recipe
Are you looking for a simple pasta dish? This Caramelized Onion Pasta Recipe is perfect for you! The sweet, golden onions make this meal so tasty.
Equipment
- Large frying pan or skillet
- Wooden spoon for stirring
- Big pot for boiling pasta
- Colander to drain pasta
- Sharp knife for cutting onions
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta any shape you like
- 4 large yellow onions
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup pasta water
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Peel all the onions carefully.
- Slice them into thin strips.
- Make sure all slices are even.
- This helps them cook at the same rate.
- Heat butter and oil in your pan.
- Add all the sliced onions at once.
- Stir them well to coat with oil.
- Cook on medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
- Stir every few minutes to prevent burning.
- Fill a large pot with water.
- Add salt and bring to a boil.
- Add your pasta and cook until tender.
- Save 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Drain the pasta in your colander.
- Add the cooked pasta to caramelized onions.
- Pour in the saved pasta water slowly.
- Toss everything together for 2 minutes.
- Add pepper and half the parmesan cheese.
- Mix well until everything is combined nicely.
- Put the pasta in serving bowls immediately.
- Sprinkle remaining parmesan cheese on top.
- Add fresh parsley for a pop of color.
- Serve hot and enjoy your meal!
Notes
- Don't rush the onion caramelization process.
- Low heat makes the sweetest onions.
- Stir the onions often to avoid burning.
- Use good quality parmesan cheese for better flavor.
- Save some pasta water before draining always.
- It helps make the sauce creamy and smooth.
- You can add garlic for extra taste.
- Fresh herbs make this dish even better.
- Try thyme or rosemary for different flavors.