Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring caramelized onions, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti or fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sprinkle with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes until the onions are golden brown and caramelized.
- Add the sugar and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and black pepper. Allow the sauce to simmer for another 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the vegetable broth with a low-sodium chicken broth.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg