Description
A comforting creamy pasta dish featuring sweet caramelized onions, perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta of choice
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for a vegan option)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for a vegan option)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chili oil
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, salting the water for flavor before draining.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20-25 minutes until caramelized.
- Lower the heat and add the heavy cream to the onions. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing well to coat every noodle with the sauce.
- Drizzle with chili oil and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Serve with a side salad or garlic bread. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy sauce, caramelized onions, vegetarian recipe, family dinner