Caramelized Onion Pasta

👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️

• Pasta (such as spaghetti or penne): 200g

• Onions: 2 (medium-sized)

• Unsalted butter: 30g

• Olive oil: as needed

• Granulated sugar: 1 tbsp (optional, to accelerate the caramelization process)

• Salt: to taste

• Black pepper: to taste

• Heavy cream: 150ml

• Parmesan cheese: 50g (grated)

• Fresh herbs (such as parsley or basil): as needed (chopped, for garnish)

Caramelized Onion Pasta is an Italian pasta dish featuring caramelized onions as the main flavoring. By slowly cooking onions until they turn a deep brown color and release a rich sweetness, then mixing them with cooked pasta and adding an appropriate amount of cream and Parmesan cheese, this dish offers an unprecedented culinary experience. The sweetness of the caramelized onions blends seamlessly with the richness of the cream, creating a satisfying and layered taste in every bite.

👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare Ingredients: Slice the onions and cook the pasta until al dente, then set aside.

2. Caramelize Onions: In a pan, add olive oil and unsalted butter. Once the butter is melted, add the sliced onions and granulated sugar (if using), and stir-fry over medium heat. When the onions turn soft and golden, reduce the heat to low and continue stir-frying until they turn a deep brown color and release a strong caramel aroma.

3. Season: Season the caramelized onions with salt and black pepper.

4. Mix Cream and Pasta: Pour the heavy cream into the caramelized onions, stir well, then add the cooked pasta and stir-fry over medium heat until the cream is absorbed by the pasta.

5. Serve: Plate the caramelized onion pasta, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh herbs for garnish.

👉🏻✨TIPS

• When caramelizing onions, be patient and use low to medium heat to avoid burning them.

• Granulated sugar can accelerate the caramelization process but is optional, allowing the onions to caramelize naturally.

• The amount of cream can be adjusted according to personal preference. For a richer taste, add more cream.

👉🏻✨BENEFITS

• Caramelized Onion Pasta is not only delicious but also nutritious and energy-packed. Onions are rich in antioxidants and dietary fiber, which help boost immunity and promote digestion. Cream and Parmesan cheese provide calcium and protein, contributing to bone health and muscle growth. Additionally, this dish offers a pleasant dining experience, suitable for family dinners or gatherings with friends.

👉🏻✨NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS:

• Onions: Rich in antioxidants (such as quercetin) and dietary fiber, which help enhance immunity, reduce inflammation, and promote digestion.

• Cream: High in fat and protein, providing energy and satiety, along with vitamins A and D, which contribute to vision protection and bone health.

• Parmesan cheese: Rich in protein, calcium, and vitamin B group, which support muscle growth, bone health, and nervous system function.