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Caramelized Onion Pasta

Cultural Context

Caramelized Onion Pasta is a delightful dish that highlights the sweet, rich flavors of slowly cooked onions, a staple in Italian cuisine. Traditionally, caramelizing onions is a labor of love, requiring patience to develop their natural sugars. This dish celebrates simplicity and comfort, making it a favorite for family dinners. Today, variations abound, with some adding proteins like chicken or shrimp, while others focus on vegetarian ingredients, making it a versatile meal enjoyed worldwide.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
5 onions
30g butter
4 garlic cloves
3 tbsp grated parmesan or cream cheese
pinch of black pepper
1 tbsp red chilli sauce
pinch of salt
2 tbsp fresh cream
45 ml pasta water
parsley
lemon zest
drizzle of olive oil

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor while being lower in calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide a similar crunch and are often less expensive.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Slice onions thin.

2

Melt 30g butter, saute onion slices and garlic. Caramelize on low heat for 20 minutes.

3

Blend the caramelized onions with grated parmesan, salt, black pepper, fresh cream, red chili sauce & pasta water.

4

Toss with boiled spaghetti till it’s love at first bite.

5

Garnish with parsley, lemon zest, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

Brass Lagaan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milktree-nutsgluten

Also Known As

Onion PastaPasta with Caramelized Onions
Local Name: Pasta alle cipolle caramellate

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