Description
A savory vegetarian pasta featuring slow-caramelized yellow onions deglazed with balsamic vinegar for a rich, tangy sauce.
Ingredients
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- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 12 oz linguine or fettuccine pasta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add sliced onions and cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in balsamic vinegar and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the liquid reduces and becomes syrupy.
- Cook pasta in a pot of salted boiling water until just under al dente.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the noodles.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet with onions and stir in Parmesan cheese and a splash of pasta water.
- Toss over low heat until the sauce is glossy and coats the pasta.
- Stir in fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion