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French Onion Pasta

This French Onion Pasta combines the rich flavors of caramelized onions and browned butter with creamy pasta. A delicious and comforting meal!
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 0.25 cup Unsalted butter
  • 2 large Yellow onions (thinly sliced)
  • 0.25 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 8 ounces Linguine
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, plus more for garnish)
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
  • cup Parsley (chopped for garnish)

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter.
  • Once melted, add onions and saute for 25-30 minutes. Stir occasionally until the onions are very tender and caramel color.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the onions to a plate.
  • In the same skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Constantly stir and scrape the pan as you go.
  • As soon as the butter turns chestnut brown and smells nutty, remove the pan from the heat, and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve 0.5 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  • Add the caramelized onions, browned butter, and 0.5 cup of pasta water to the bowl of a high-powered food processor (or high-powered blender). Blend until well combined.
  • To the original skillet over medium heat, add the blended onion mixture, heavy cream, and parmesan. Cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is heated through.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until the noodles are evenly coated with the creamy sauce. If the sauce appears too thick, add a bit more of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
  • Serve hot, garnished with additional grated parmesan cheese and parsley.

Notes

Enjoy this delicious and comforting pasta dish! Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little extra heat.