Caramelized Onion and Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
2 to 4 people
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Caramelized Onion and Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta
Description
Caramelized Onion and Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta features thinly sliced sweet onions gently cooked in butter until golden and richly caramelized, releasing deep savory-sweetness. Cherry tomatoes are added near the end, cooking just until they burst, providing fresh acidity and juiciness. Minced garlic complements these ingredients, while fresh basil ribbons add brightness. The pasta is cooked al dente and stirred into the skillet, allowing the flavors to meld with finely grated Parmesan cheese. This method creates a saucy, aromatic pasta boasting layers of sweetness, freshness, and mild sharpness from the cheese.
The caramelized onions provide a tender, almost jam-like texture that balances the fresh tomato pop. The garlic adds subtle pungency without overpowering. This dish can be served immediately, garnished with extra basil and Parmesan shavings for added texture and flavor notes.
Simple to prepare but requiring some time for the caramelizing process, this recipe is practical when you want to enjoy a nuanced vegetable-forward pasta that highlights basic ingredients cooked thoughtfully. It doesn’t rely on heavy cream or thick sauces but rather on the cooking technique to develop depth.
Ingredients
- 2 onion thinly sliced, sweet
- 2 tablespoons butter
- salt
- black pepper
- 8 ounces pasta
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes whole
- ⅓ cup basil plus extra for topping, fresh chopped ribbons
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- Parmesan Cheese shaved for topping
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the onions with a big pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 25 to 35 minutes, until the onions are golden and caramely.
- Towards the end of the onions caramelizing, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- Add the garlic and cherry tomatoes into the skillet with the onions. Cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes begin to burst, about 10 minutes.
- Stir the pasta into the skillet. Stir in the basil ribbons and the parmesan cheese. Taste and season with a pinch of salt and pepper if you feel it needs it.
- Serve immediately with extra basil and parmesan for topping.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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