Garlic Confit Caramelized Onion Pasta
Garlic Confit Caramelized Onion Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti or linguine
- 1 whole head garlic confit, with its oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes or chili paste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for pasta water
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup pasta water, reserved from cooking pasta
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over low heat. Add the sliced onion and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, or until the onions are deeply caramelized and browned. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
⏱️ 20 min
- 3
While the onions caramelize, prepare the sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the garlic confit (including its oil), chili flakes or paste, sun-dried tomatoes, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup fresh parsley, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water. Blend until a smooth, creamy sauce is formed, with visible flecks of green and red.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Pour the blended sauce into the skillet with the caramelized onions. Stir to combine.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce and onions. Add the remaining 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water. Toss thoroughly using tongs or a wooden spoon until the pasta is evenly coated and the sauce is creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Serve immediately, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese, freshly ground black pepper, and fresh parsley.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Garlic Confit Caramelized Onion Pasta
- 1 pound spaghetti or linguine
- 1 whole head garlic confit, with its oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes or chili paste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for pasta water
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup pasta water, reserved from cooking pasta
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over low heat. Add the sliced onion and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, or until the onions are deeply caramelized and browned. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
⏱️ 20 min - 3
While the onions caramelize, prepare the sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the garlic confit (including its oil), chili flakes or paste, sun-dried tomatoes, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup fresh parsley, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water. Blend until a smooth, creamy sauce is formed, with visible flecks of green and red.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Pour the blended sauce into the skillet with the caramelized onions. Stir to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce and onions. Add the remaining 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water. Toss thoroughly using tongs or a wooden spoon until the pasta is evenly coated and the sauce is creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Serve immediately, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese, freshly ground black pepper, and fresh parsley.
⏱️ 1 min