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Caramelized Onion Pasta are combined in a pan, creating a flavorful and comforting dish.

Caramelized Onion Pasta

5 from 1 vote
This caramelized onion pasta delivers a comforting and savory meal with rich flavors that feel like a warm embrace.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 1 minute
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 481
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing the onions
  • 5 medium yellow onions Halved and thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar Optional helps caramelize onions faster
  • 13 ounces pasta Any pasta of choice
  • ⅔ cup shredded parmesan Non-dairy parmesan works such as Violife
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley Chopped
  • Fresh ground black pepper To taste

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced onions and toss them in the oil. Spread evenly in the pan and cook, stirring occasionally.
  3. After 10 minutes, sprinkle with salt and add sugar (if desired). Continue cooking for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring every few minutes.
  4. Reduce heat as the onions cook to avoid burning. Add a splash of water if they start to dry out. Once golden brown and soft, remove from heat.
  5. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons of salt to the water and cook the pasta according to the package instructions, about 8–10 minutes.
  6. Drain the pasta, saving 2 cups of the pasta water.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the pan with caramelized onions, then pour in 1 cup of the reserved pasta water. Stir in the parmesan and let it melt through.
  8. If the pasta feels too thick, add a bit more reserved water until it reaches your desired consistency. Stir in chopped parsley and sprinkle with fresh black pepper.
  9. Serve immediately for the best taste. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 350gCalories: 481kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 14gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 465mgPotassium: 384mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 225IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2.2mg

Notes

This caramelized onion pasta is the perfect comfort dish for cozy nights. Rich and savory, it's easy to prepare with pantry staples.

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