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Caramelized Onion Pasta
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Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to directions to al dente and drain, reserving some of the pasta water.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Stir in the anchovy paste and let it melt into the oil – about 1 minute. Add the onions and season with All Purpose Seasoning Blend.
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Cook the onions for about 10 minutes or until soft and caramelized. Add flour and stir for 30 seconds.
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Add cream and pasta water and cook until slightly thickened and heated through. Add the pasta and cheese and toss to coat.
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Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
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- Pre-slice Your Onions Uniformly 🔪Cut all onions to the same thickness (about ¼ inch) so they caramelize evenly and reach that perfect sweet, golden state simultaneously without burning the thinner pieces.
- Don't Skip the Anchovy Paste 🐟The anchovy paste dissolves completely into the sauce and adds a subtle umami depth that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is—it won't taste fishy, only incredibly savory.
- Use Starchy Pasta Water Strategically 💧Reserve pasta water before draining and add it gradually to your cream sauce to achieve the perfect silky consistency while helping the sauce cling beautifully to every strand of pasta.
- Make a Proper Roux Base 🥄Toast your flour in olive oil for 1-2 minutes before adding cream to create a smooth, lump-free sauce that coats the pasta elegantly rather than separating or becoming grainy.
- Finish with Fresh Parsley Off Heat 🌿Add the Italian parsley and most of the Parmesan after removing the pan from heat to preserve their fresh, delicate flavors and prevent the cheese from becoming grainy or over-cooked.
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