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Creamy Onion Pasta

One-Pot Creamy Caramelized Onion Pasta Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 510
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 large yellow onions (about 2 lbs), thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 12 oz short pasta (rigatoni, penne, or shells)
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • Fresh thyme or parsley, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Set a large heavy pot over medium-low heat, add butter and oil, then stir in onions, salt, and sugar. Cook, stirring often, for 20 to 25 minutes until deeply golden.
  2. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in broth, scrape up browned bits, and bring to a boil.
  3. Add pasta, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook 10 to 12 minutes until tender and most liquid is absorbed.
  4. Remove from heat, stir in cream and parmesan until smooth, then serve immediately with extra cheese and herbs.

Notes

The sauce thickens as it cools, so spoon it into bowls right away. If the pasta does sit too long and tightens up, reheat with a splash of broth.