Description
A creamy and delicious pasta dish featuring caramelized onions, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup white wine (optional)
- ½ cup vegetable or chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 ounces pasta (such as fettuccine or spaghetti)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 25-30 minutes until the onions are golden brown and caramelized.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- If using, pour the white wine into the skillet to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for a few minutes until the wine is mostly evaporated.
- Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well incorporated into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
- Divide the pasta among serving plates. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Be patient while caramelizing the onions to achieve the best flavor.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic and cheese according to your taste.
- This dish can be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg