One Pot Caramelized Onion Pasta
One Pot Caramelized Onion Pasta
1 hours 10 minutes total
Enjoy the rich taste of caramelized onion pasta featuring sweet, golden-brown onions and al dente Barilla® Rigatoni pasta. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this recipe is packed with flavor. Ideal for both beginners and seasoned cooks, this dish is uses classic elements of French onion soup but adapts it for pasta. Recipe by Tammy (IG: @Tammy_Blackmedia)
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Ingredients
Serves 8
| 1 | Box Barilla® Rigatoni pasta |
| 4 | Medium sweet onions, divided (3 3⁄4 onion sliced, 1⁄4 onion grated) |
| 1 | Small yellow onion, chopped |
| 3 | Tablespoons salted butter |
| 2 | Tablespoons cooking oil |
| 1 | Tablespoon sugar |
| 3 | Cloves garlic, minced |
| 9 | Sprigs thyme, divided (1 Tablespoon thyme leaves, plus additional sprigs for garnish) |
| 4 | Tablespoons all-purpose flour |
| 1/3 | Cup Vermouth |
| 3 | Cups beef stock |
| 1 | Tablespoon beef bouillon |
| 1/3 | Cup Chardonnay wine |
| 1 | Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce |
| 9 | Ounces Swiss cheese, shredded & divided (reserving 2 oz. for topping) |
| 1 | Ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated & halved |
| 1/3 | Cup heavy cream |
| To Taste | Salt & black pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
In a large, oven-safe pot, heat cooking oil and butter over medium-low heat.
Step 2
Add halved and sliced onions, a generous pinch of salt and stir; cook covered on low for 20 minutes.
Step 3
Increase heat to medium-low, uncover; add sugar and salt to taste, stirring frequently until onions are golden brown, about 20 additional minutes.
Step 4
Add garlic and thyme leaves, cook until fragrant.
Step 5
Stir in flour, and cook for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Step 6
Deglaze with Vermouth, scraping up brown bits at the bottom of the pot.
Step 7
Add beef stock, beef bouillon, Chardonnay, Worcestershire sauce and grated onion.
Step 8
Bring to a boil, add uncooked pasta and cook covered, stirring occasionally, for 11 minutes.
Step 9
Turn off heat, then stir in Swiss cheese, half the Parmigiano-Reggiano, and heavy cream until combined; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 10
Sprinkle reserved Swiss cheese and other half of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese on top, and put pot with lid on under the broiler for 1-2 min until the cheese is melted and browned.
Step 11
Garnish with a sprig of thyme per serving.
Rigatoni
Rigatoni, inspired by “riga” (ridges), is one of Italy’s most beloved shapes. Born in Rome, this classic pasta was the muse for the famous Italian director, Federico Fellini, who created television commercials in Italy for Barilla in 1985.
Barilla® Rigatoni is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Rigatoni
- Cook time 12–13 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box