Penne, cream of caramelized onions, Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh thyme

Pasta’s undeniable versatility facilitates bridges and bonds between diverse food cultures, highlighting both visible and less visible similarities. In this recipe the pasta is combined with a powerful ingredient: onion. Cooked in the right way this conjures up that French classic soupe à l’oignon (onion soup). The saltiness of the cheese component not only balances out the sweetness of the onion but also amplifies the umami component. The thyme contributes a fresh aromatic quality like the punctuation which gives the right intonation to a sentence.
Penne is a very popular pasta with the hungry and those who grasp life with both hands, spearing multiple penne with a single forkful. Their special grooves attract this voluptuous sauce and get into its cavities too.