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Caramelized Shallot Pasta with Gruyere
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Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water, and set aside.
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Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, add the olive oil and shallots. Saute on low for 15 mins, adding salt about 5 minutes in. Saute until shallots become soft and caramelized.
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Add garlic and saute for another 2 minutes. Then add balsamic vinegar and saute for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
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To the pan of shallots, add the cooked pasta and gruyere and stir. If needed, slowly add pasta water until desired consistency is reached. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
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Serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Low and Slow Caramelization 🔥Cook shallots on medium-low heat for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to develop deep caramel notes without burning. Patience is key—rushing this step with high heat produces bitter, unevenly cooked shallots.
- Balsamic Reduction Timing ⏱️Add balsamic vinegar only in the final 2-3 minutes of shallot caramelization to prevent it from burning and to maintain its complex, slightly tangy flavor. This prevents the acidity from overwhelming the dish.
- Gruyere Emulsion Technique 🧀Remove pasta from heat before adding shredded Gruyere and reserved pasta water, then stir constantly to create a silky, creamy sauce. Adding cheese off-heat prevents it from becoming grainy or separating.
- Garlic Infusion Strategy 🧄Add minced garlic in the last 30 seconds of shallot cooking to preserve its fresh, pungent flavor without letting it turn bitter or acrid from prolonged heat exposure.
- Starchy Water Preservation 💧Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining—the starch helps the Gruyere bind into a luxurious sauce and adjusts consistency perfectly without needing cream.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Vegetarian
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