on Aug 04, 2024, Updated Aug 15, 2024
Why You’ll Love Caramelized Onion Pasta
If you love the irresistible flavor and texture of caramelized onions 🧅, you will love this recipe, which simplifies the preparation by caramelizing the onions in the oven. They roast alongside a whole head of garlic, which joins salty, tangy sun dried tomatoes 🍅 and creamy Boursin cheese in a pasta sauce from heaven! 🙏 The bowtie pasta’s shape perfectly tangles with strands of silky onions and holds sauce in its nooks and crannies.. If you’re lucky enough to have any leftovers, they hold up beautifully for tomorrow’s lunch.
How to Prepare Caramelized Onion Pasta
🔥 Preheat the oven to 400F. 🧅 To a large baking dish, add the sliced onions, balsamic glaze, olive oil, sun dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning and mix all the ingredients well. Then place the prepped garlic in the center of the dish and drizzle with olive oil. ⏲️ Next, bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until the onions have caramelized. Also, I like to stir the onions 2 to 3 times throughout the baking time. 🍝 Meanwhile, about 10 minutes before the onions have finished baking, cook the pasta as per the package instructions. While the pasta is boiling, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water. 🧄 Once the onions are done cooking, using a kitchen towel to protect your hands, squeeze the garlic from the peel, directly onto the onion mixture. Add the Boursin cheese and stir to combine. Add the hot pasta and some starchy pasta water, if needed. 🍽️ Finally, toss well and feel free to garnish with basil, parmigiano, and chili oil, if desired. Enjoy!
Variations and Substitutions for Caramelized Onion Pasta
Best Served With
For some added protein, try topping the pasta with slices of tender, thinly pounded Juicy Chicken Breast. Pair your pasta with a delicious side of veggies, like Creamy Baked Broccoli 🥦 or Grilled Zucchini. A fresh salad and pasta are a perfect match. Try a Caprese or Caesar Salad.
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