Velvety Caramelized Onion Pasta
Velvety Caramelized Onion Pasta features sweet, deeply browned onions blended with butter, thyme, and milk for a rich, balanced sauce that clings to every strand. The gentle sweetness of caramelization meets a salty Parmesan finish and a hint of tang from vinegar, creating comforting layers of flavor. Serve this cozy dish for an intimate weeknight dinner or as a special meatless main.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Velvety Caramelized Onion Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Stir in the pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes, or as directed on the package.
- 2
Meanwhile, add butter and oil to a deep skillet over high heat. Add the onions, and cook, stirring, until they develop a bit of color. Add the sugar, salt, pepper, vinegar, and water, and keep cooking over high heat, stirring constantly, until the onions are very tender and dark brown, about 15 minutes.
- 3
Turn the heat down to low; add the milk, garlic, thyme, and grated Parmesan. Use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until smooth.
- 4
Drain the pasta, reserving a little water to thin the sauce if needed. Stir the pasta into the sauce.
- Calories 479.02 kcal High 24%
- Protein 27.83 g Good Source 56%
- Carbohydrate 21.41 g 8%
- Total Fat 32.94 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 16.77 g High 84%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 73.33 mg High 24%
- Sodium 988.03 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 4.64 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 2.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.63 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 792.83 mg Good Source 61%
- Iron 1.36 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 349.62 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 20.21 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 5.45 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.37 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Velvety Caramelized Onion Pasta is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Cannellini Beans, Fresh Thyme, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 479.02 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Velvety Caramelized Onion Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cannellini Beans, Fresh Thyme, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Velvety Caramelized Onion Pasta?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 479.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Velvety Caramelized Onion Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Velvety Caramelized Onion Pasta healthy?
- Velvety Caramelized Onion Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 479.02 calories and 27.83 g of protein, or 56% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 988.03 mg (43% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.77 g (84% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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