Creamy Caramelized Onion Pasta

4.2
(6)
5 Reviews
2 Photos

This creamy caramelized onion pasta is worthy crying over onions for, plus, this is the fastest way to caramelize onions.

By
Roscoe Hall
Roscoe Hall
Roscoe Hall
Roscoe Hall is not only a hilarious and unique chef, but also an accomplished artist who works in a variety of media. He is more widely recognized for competing on season 18 of Top Chef.
Allrecipes' editorial guidelines
Updated on November 12, 2024
2
fussili with Caramelized onion sauce garnished with thyme sprigs
2
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 8 ounces your favorite pasta

  • 2 onions, sliced vertically

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 3 tablespoons oil

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar

  • 1/4 cup water

  • 1/2 cup milk

  • 1 garlic clove, sliced

  • 3 sprigs thyme, leaves only

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes, or according to package directions.

  2. Meanwhile, add butter and oil to a deep skillet over high heat. Add onions, and cook and stir until they take on a little color. Add sugar, salt, pepper, vinegar, and water, and continue to cook on high heat, stirring constantly, until onions are very tender and dark brown, about 15 minutes.

  3. Turn heat down to low;  add milk, garlic, thyme, and grated Parmesan. Blend the sauce until smooth with an immersion blender. 

  4. Drain pasta, reserving a small amount of water to thin sauce if needed. Stir pasta into sauce.

    fussili with Caramelized onion sauce garnished with thyme sprigs

    lutzflcat
50 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

299 Calories
19g Fat
26g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 299
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 249mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 111mg 9%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 168mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.