LINGUINE WITH MELTED ONIONS AND CREAM
This surprisingly elegant pasta dish is also seriously easy. All you need are pantry ingredients and some patience for slowly cooking down the onions until they turn into a fragrant purée. Add a squeeze of tomato paste and a slosh of heavy cream, taste and done. This recipe comes from a book by two excellent home cooks: "The Good Food: A Cookbook of Soups, Pastas and Stews" by Julie Strand and Daniel Halpern, first published in 1985 and reissued in 2018.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a wide skillet with a lid, heat the butter and oil over medium heat. When melted, add the onions in batches, stirring to coat. Reduce the heat to very low, cover and cook, stirring often, until very soft and translucent, about 30 minutes. The onions may turn light gold, but they should not brown.
- Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt, cover and continue cooking until onions are golden and melting into a purée, 30 to 60 minutes more depending on the thickness of the onions.
- In a microwave, heat the cream until warm, add the tomato paste, and stir until dissolved.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water with 1 tablespoon salt to a boil over high heat for the pasta.
- When the onions are cooked, stir the cream mixture into the skillet along with a dozen grinds of black pepper. Cook, stirring, until the onion mixture is slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until tender, then drain and return to the pot. Immediately add the onion mixture and Parmesan cheese and toss together. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper; add a little more tomato paste if the mixture needs sweetness or acidity.
- Serve immediately, sprinkling each serving lightly with parsley, if you'd like. Pass more cheese at the table.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 864, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 101 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 787 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Md Panto
[email protected]I'd love to try this recipe, but I'm allergic to onions. Do you think it would work with shallots instead?
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[email protected]I'm not sure about this recipe. The combination of onions and cream seems a bit strange.
MD Kholil Miya
[email protected]This dish looks amazing!
Baba Ni
[email protected]Definitely trying this!
Yasir Swati
[email protected]Yum!
Hekar Boy
[email protected]This recipe was a flop. The sauce was bland and the onions were undercooked. I ended up throwing the whole thing away.
raees petersen
[email protected]This linguine dish is pure comfort food. The melted onions and cream sauce are so rich and creamy, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. I added some chopped parsley to the top for a pop of freshness.
Dazzy B
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of onions, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The onions were perfectly caramelized and the cream sauce was light and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this dish again.
Gemma Busby
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The melted onions are incredibly flavorful and the cream sauce is rich and decadent. I served it with grilled shrimp and it was a real treat.
Sadarpubg786
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a disaster. The onions didn't caramelize properly and the sauce was too thin. I think I'll stick to my old linguine recipe.
Helen M Hunter
[email protected]5 stars! This pasta dish is a keeper. The combination of melted onions, cream, and herbs creates a luscious sauce that is both elegant and comforting. I served it with a side salad and some crusty bread, and it was a hit with my family.
Kayla Griffin
[email protected]Easy to make and bursting with flavor! The melted onions and cream sauce is incredibly smooth and creamy, and the addition of Parmesan cheese takes it to the next level. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and delic
Noah Katchmark
[email protected]This linguine dish with melted onions and cream is a delightful culinary experience. The flavors blend harmoniously, creating a rich and creamy sauce that perfectly coats the al dente pasta. The caramelized onions add a touch of sweetness that balanc