Sweet And Savory CARAMELIZED ONION PASTA | Recipes.net

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.

Heat up olive oil in a Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium heat.

Add both onions and saute for roughly 15 minutes until caramelized and softened. Adjust heat as necessary.

Once the onions are caramelized, add garlic and saute briefly.

Add chili flakes and tomato paste. Roast briefly.

Deglaze with beer and reduce briefly.

Increase to medium-high heat, add cooked pasta and pasta water. Stir to combine, scraping any caramelized bits at the bottom.

Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce has reduced and sticky, not saucy.

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust accordingly.

Portion accordingly. Garnish with parmesan cheese and parsley.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens