French Onion and Browned Butter Pasta
French Onion and Browned Butter Pasta is a rich and indulgent dish that combines the deep flavors of caramelized onions and nutty browned butter with creamy pasta. Pair the flavorful pasta with some vegetables or a side salad for a delicious meal!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 832kcal
Ingredients
Onions
- ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced into half-moon shapes
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Browned Butter
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
Pasta
- 8 ounces linguine
- 1 cup (238 g) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (100 g) parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for garnish
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Onions
- In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter.
- Once melted, add onions and saute for 25-30 minutes. Stir occasionally until the onions are very tender and caramel color.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the onions to a plate.
Browned Butter
- In the same skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Constantly stir and scrape the pan as you go.
- As soon as the butter turns chestnut brown and smells nutty, remove the pan from the heat, and set aside to cool slightly.
Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- Add the caramelized onions, browned butter, and ½ cup of pasta water to the bowl of a high-powered food processor (or high-powered blender). Blend until well combined. (You could also use an immersion blender.)
- To the original skillet over medium heat, add the blended onion mixture, heavy cream, and parmesan. Cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is heated through.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until the noodles are evenly coated with the creamy sauce. If the sauce appears too thick, add a bit more of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional grated parmesan cheese and parsley.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 832kcal