Spaghettini with Smothered Onions
Delightfully simple yet irresistibly flavorful, Spaghettini with Smothered Onions is the perfect comfort food for pasta lovers. This elegant dish features tender spaghettini intertwined with buttery, caramelized onions, infused with the delicate aroma of garlic and fresh thyme. A splash of dry white wine adds depth, while grated Parmesan cheese melts into a velvety sauce that lightly coats each strand of pasta. With minimal ingredients and a focus on slow cooking techniques to build rich flavor, this recipe makes for a satisfying weeknight dinner or an impressive yet easy meal for guests. Pair it with a crisp green salad and crusty bread for a complete Italian-inspired dining experience.
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Ingredients
- 400 grams Spaghettini
- 4 large Yellow onions
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 125 milliliters Dry white wine
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons Fresh thyme leaves
- 0 to taste Salt
- 0 to taste Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Peel the onions and slice them thinly into half-moons. Mince the garlic cloves.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add the onions and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
Step 3
Cook the onions slowly, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes, until they are deeply golden and caramelized.
Step 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Step 5
Increase the heat to medium and pour in the white wine. Simmer for 1-2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Step 6
Stir in the butter and fresh thyme leaves. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 7
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghettini according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
Step 8
Add the cooked spaghettini to the skillet with the smothered onions. Toss everything together, adding the reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a silky sauce that coats the pasta.
Step 9
Grate the Parmesan cheese and stir it into the pasta mixture. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
Step 10
Serve immediately, topped with additional Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of black pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1262.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1769.9 |
| Total Fat 84.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 30.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 106.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2720.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 189.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 29.3g | |
| Protein 46.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 640.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1212.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories