Spaghetti with Caramelized Onions
10
Points®
Total time: 10 hr 10 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 10 hr • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
Sweet, rich golden caramelized onions turn simple dishes into something special. We’ve used them here as a topping for pasta, but they also pair well with any grilled protein.
Ingredients
Sweet onions
5 large, sweet onions such as Texas Sweet or Vidalia (about 4 1/2 pounds), sliced
Extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp(s)
Kosher salt
1¼ tsp(s), divided
Bay leaf
1 leaf/leaves, large
Uncooked spaghetti
12 oz
Black pepper
¼ tsp(s), (or to taste)
Grated Parmesan cheese
¾ cup(s), or shaved
Fresh thyme
6 sprig(s), optional
Instructions
1
In a 5- or 6-qt slow cooker, mix together onions, oil, and 1/2 tsp salt. Tuck in bay leaf. Cover and cook until onions are golden and softened, about 6 hours on Low.
2
Stir onions. Partially cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until onions are golden brown and most of liquid is evaporated, 4 to 5 hours on High. Stir in remaining 3/4 tsp salt. Remove and discard bay leaf.
3
Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and cover to keep warm.
4
Divide pasta evenly among 6 large shallow bowls and top with onion mixture. Sprinkle with pepper, Parmesan, and thyme, if using.
5
Per serving: about 1/2 cup onion, 1 cup pasta, and 2 tbsp cheese
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