Simple Caramelized Onion Pasta Recipe

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.

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.

Slice onions thinly and heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Add onions to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.

Add minced garlic to the onions and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Pour in vegetable broth and scrape up any browned bits from the skillet.

Stir in black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the onion mixture.

If the pasta seems dry, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Stir in fresh herbs and lemon juice for brightness.

Finish with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and toss again.

Serve warm, topped with grated parmesan cheese and additional herbs if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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