Spaghetti with Caramelized Onions
10
Points®
Total time: 10 hr 10 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 10 hr • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
Sweet, rich, and gorgeously colored, caramelized onions turn simple dishes into something special. We’ve used them here as a topping for pasta, but they’re great alongside any grilled protein.
Ingredients
Uncooked onion
5 large, sweet onions such as Texas Sweet or Vidalia (about 4 1/2 pounds, sliced
Extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp
Kosher salt
1¼ tsp
Bay leaf
1 leaf/leaves, large size
Uncooked pasta
12 oz, preferably spaghetti
Black pepper
¼ tsp
Grated Parmesan cheese
12 Tbsp, or shaved
Instructions
1
Mix together onions, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in 5- or 6-quart slow cooker. 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, 4–5 hours on High. Stir in remaining 3/4 teaspoon 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 tablespoons cheese.
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