Description
A delightful pasta dish that combines rich, caramelized onion flavors with a creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- Pasta of choice
- 2 large onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk (for vegan option)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan option)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chili oil (to taste)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream (or coconut milk) and Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast). Mix until well combined and heated through.
- Season with salt, pepper, and chili oil to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy onion sauce until well coated.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For maximum flavor, take your time to caramelize the onions slowly and consider adding spinach or mushrooms for a heartier dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg