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Creamy Caramelized Onion Pasta
This creamy caramelized onion pasta is a must-try recipe, perfect for a cozy dinner or a dinner party. The sweet, savory caramelized onions, combined with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich heavy cream sauce, create an incredibly flavorful and comforting dish. Finished with fresh herbs and a hint of lemon, it's a dish everyone will love. The full recipe is available in the Ultimate Pasta Cookbook.
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Finished plate of creamy onion pasta
Recipe Information
15m
Prep Time
45m
Cook Time
1h
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Italian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
680
Calories
18g
Protein
75g
Carbs
38g
Fat
Close-up of pasta with sauce and herbs
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Pasta tossed in the pan with sauce
Instructions
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- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. This will be used to cook the pasta later.5m
Preview5mPreviewBring a large pot of salted water to a boil. This will be used to cook the pasta later. - In a large pan or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and tender. This can take 30-40 minutes.35m
Preview35mPreviewIn a large pan or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and tender. This can take 30-40 minutes. - Once onions are caramelized, add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the pan. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.3m
Preview3mPreviewOnce onions are caramelized, add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the pan. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant. - Stir in salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and dried parsley. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices, enhancing their flavor.1m
Preview1mPreviewStir in salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and dried parsley. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices, enhancing their flavor. - Pour in the heavy cream and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.3m
Preview3mPreviewPour in the heavy cream and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly. - While the sauce simmers, add the farfalle pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente.10mPreview10mPreviewWhile the sauce simmers, add the farfalle pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and add it directly to the pan with the caramelized onion cream sauce. Toss to combine thoroughly, ensuring all pasta is coated.2mPreview2mPreviewDrain the pasta and add it directly to the pan with the caramelized onion cream sauce. Toss to combine thoroughly, ensuring all pasta is coated.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, and basil. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately.1mPreview1mPreviewStir in the fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, and basil. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately.
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