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    Garlicky Caramelized Onion Pasta

    Published: Dec 22, 2016 ยท Updated: Jan 2, 2023 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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    Garlicky Caramelized Onion Pasta is a simple, fresh recipe that requires less than 10 ingredients. Plus, it's budget-friendly and can be adjusted to fit any dietary preferences!

    Garlicky Caramelized Onion Pasta from Living Well Kitchen

    I found this recipe for a garlic pasta dish from The Complete Cooking For Two Cookbook.

    It was super simple, but it had no veggies which made me feel sad. But that's an easy thing to fix, so I decided I'd add some caramelized onions.

    Caramelized onions make everything better!

    Garlicky Caramelized Onion Pasta from Living Well Kitchen

    The other thing I did to update the recipe was to use less pasta (3 ounces instead of 6 ounces for two servings), and I used chickpea pasta for a little more protein.

    If this is your first time testing chickpea pasta, make sure you don't overcook it! (and don't rinse it because it could get a little sticky)

    Garlicky Caramelized Onion Pasta from Living Well Kitchen

    To make this dish, all you do is caramelize your onion then add in a bunch of garlic. Then remove from the pot and add more garlic, a bunch of fresh parsley, and some lemon juice. I used the same pot to boil the pasta.

    Once that was cooked, I reserved a little pasta water and drained the pasta.

    Toss it all together and add a little freshly grated parmesan cheese if you like, and enjoy!

    Garlicky Caramelized Onion Pasta from Living Well Kitchen

    It's simple. It's fresh. It requires less than 10 ingredients. And it's budget-friendly and can be adjusted to fit any dietary preferences!

    It's a winner for sure! You can also change the veggie you want in your pasta dish.

    The cookbook suggested using artichokes, which sounded delicious but meant that I'd have to take an extra trip to the grocery store to find frozen artichokes.

    Garlicky Caramelized Onion Pasta from Living Well Kitchen

    Garlicky Caramelized Onion Pasta

    Garlicky Caramelized Onion Pasta is a simple, fresh recipe that requires less than 10 ingredients. Plus, it's budget friendly and can be adjusted to fit any dietary preferences!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil divided
    • 1 large red onion about 2 ยฝ cups, thinly sliced
    • 5 cloves garlic 4 minced, 1 grated or mashed
    • ยผ teaspoon salt
    • ยผ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • ยผ cup fresh parsley chopped
    • 3 ounces dry whole grain spaghetti
    • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 2 ounces parmesan cheese about ยฝ cup, grated

    Instructions

    • Add one tablespoon of olive oil to a heavy bottom skillet or dutch oven. Heat over medium-low and add onions. Stir, and let cook for 25-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramelized.
    • Add in minced garlic (about 4 teaspoons), salt, and red pepper flakes. Stir for about 1 minute. Remove from pot and set aside.
    • Meanwhile, add water to the pot and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente (about 1 minutes less than suggested on package). Reserve ยฝ cup pasta water. Drain and return to the pot.
    • Add the caramelized onions, parsley, lemon juice, remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and 2 tablespoons of pasta cooking water. Toss to coat. Add more pasta water if needed.
    • Serve and sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!

    Notes

    *Recipe was tested using chickpea spaghetti as well as whole-grain spaghetti. Both versions were good.
    *You can reduce the amount of garlic for a less intense flavor
    *You can use a little less parsley if desired
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

    Nutrition Facts (using whole wheat pasta)

    Nutrition Facts
    Garlicky Caramelized Onion Pasta
    Serving Size
     
    0.5 recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    417
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    23
    g
    35
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    7
    g
    44
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    12
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    19
    mg
    6
    %
    Sodium
     
    757
    mg
    33
    %
    Potassium
     
    199
    mg
    6
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    37
    g
    12
    %
    Fiber
     
    5
    g
    21
    %
    Sugar
     
    4
    g
    4
    %
    Protein
     
    17
    g
    34
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    930
    IU
    19
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    22
    mg
    27
    %
    Calcium
     
    374
    mg
    37
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    To increase the protein by about 4 grams per serving, use chickpea pasta.

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