Caramelized Onion Pasta
Caramelized Onion Pasta is a simple, comforting Italian-inspired dish made with slowly caramelized onions, savory beef broth, and Parmesan cheese. The onions become sweet and deeply flavorful as they cook, creating a rich, silky sauce that coats the pasta beautifully. Made with a handful of simple ingredients, this cozy pasta is easy enough for a weeknight but feels special enough for entertaining.
Ingredients
- 3 large onions thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp. butter + 1 olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 1 tbsp. flour
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 2 cups beef broth vegetable broth if you want to keep it vegetarian
- 1/2 lb. medium size shells
- 1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or heavy stockpot heat the butter and olive oil over medium low heat. Add the onions with a pinch of salt and cook for 40 -45 stirring occasionally minutes until deep golden brown.
- Stir in the garlic and flour cook for 1 minute. Deglaze the pot with the wine waiting until it evaporates before adding the beef or vegetable stock .
- Bring to a simmer and add the pasta . Cook until the pasta is el dente (7-8 minutes) add in the grated parmesan cheese and Italian parsley.
- Ladle into pasta bowls. Top with additional grated parmesan .