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Caramelized Onion and Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta

This caramelized onion tomato pasta is super simple and flavorful. Perfect for the end of summer! Delicious as a main dish or side.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 2 to 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 sweet onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • salt and pepper
  • 8 ounces pasta
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups whole cherry tomatoes
  • ⅓ cup fresh chopped basil ribbons, plus extra for topping
  • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • shaved parmesan for topping

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the garlic and cherry tomatoes into the skillet with the onions. Cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes begin to burst, about 10 minutes.
  4. 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.
  5. Serve immediately with extra basil and parmesan for topping.