Description
A comforting and flavorful pasta dish featuring creamy caramelized onions that transforms simple ingredients into a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- Any Pasta of Choice
- 2 Large Onions, Sliced
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream or Coconut Cream (for vegan option)
- 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or Nutritional Yeast (for vegan option)
- 1 Teaspoon Chili Oil
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- Fresh Parsley for Garnish (Optional)
Instructions
- Boil Water: In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil.
- Cook Pasta: Add your pasta of choice to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- Heat the Olive Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the Onions: Toss in those sliced onions, stirring occasionally.
- Be Patient: Allow them to cook down for 20-30 minutes until soft and golden-brown.
- Add Cream: Once the onions are caramelized, pour in the heavy cream or coconut cream.
- Stir in Cheese: Add the grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast, mixing until melted.
- Season It Up: Sprinkle in salt, pepper, and chili oil to taste.
- Mix it All Together: Fold the drained pasta into the sauce until fully coated.
- Plate It Up: Serve immediately, garnishing with fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
Feel free to get creative with variations, such as adding grilled chicken, spinach, or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, caramelized onions, comfort food, vegetarian pasta, easy pasta recipe