This is my Creamy Caramelized Onion Pasta and it may just be one of the most unique pasta dishes you’ll ever try! It’s silky, smooth, and so tasty – you have to try it for yourself!
How To Make My Creamy Caramelized Onion Pasta
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Ingredients
- 1 box Penne pasta
- 1 large red onion, julienned
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- ½ cup white wine
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, plus more for garnish
- 1 cup pasta water
- Fresh thyme for garnish
- Salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Recipe Method
- In a large pot of heavily salted boiling water, cook the pasta until it is al dente, or to your desired level of firmness. Once the pasta is almost done, be sure to reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and set it aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add 4 tablespoons of the butter and stir it until it begins to foam. Add the onions and the bay leaf, then cook for 5 minutes, or until the onions begin to turn translucent. Add the white wine and cook for approximately 20 minutes, adding splashes of water as needed to keep them soft and hydrated. Reduce the heat to low and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes.
- Carefully add the onions to a heat proof blender along with the heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Then blend the mixture until it is completely smooth.
- Return the sauce back to the pan over low heat and add the al dente pasta directly into it. Stir it vigorously until it is completely coated and the sauce begins to thicken. Turn the heat off, then add the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, pasta water, and butter bit by bit until you reach your desired consistency.
- Garnish the pasta with additional Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and fresh thyme. Enjoy!