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Caramelized Shallot Pasta with Gruyere

Caramelized Shallot Pasta with Gruyere

This Caramelized Shallot Pasta with Gruyere is ready in about 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

Author: Weelicious

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 495 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces - penne pasta
  • ¼ cup - olive oil
  • 8 - shallots
  • 5 cloves - garlic
  • 1 tsp - kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons - balsamic vinegar
  • ¾ cup - gruyere cheese
  • pepper

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add garlic and saute for another 2 minutes. Then add balsamic vinegar and saute for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  4. 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.
  5. Serve.

Nutrition

Energy: 495 kcal | Total Fat: 22 g | Saturated: 6 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 23 mg | Total Carbs: 59 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugars: 9 g | Proteins: 16 g | Sodium: 685 mg | Polyunsaturated: 2 g | Monounsaturated: 13 g

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