Caramelized Onion Baked Pasta Delight

Ingredients

- 12 oz. uncooked pasta (fusilli or penne recommended)
- 3 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions, about PT10M (10 minutes). Drain and set aside.

3. Caramelize onions: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and caramelized, about PT20M (20 minutes).

4. Add garlic and seasonings: Stir the minced garlic into the caramelized onions and sauté for an additional 2 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Remove from heat.

5. Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, caramelized onion mixture, heavy cream, and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Stir until well combined.

6. Assemble dish: Transfer the pasta mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs evenly over the top.

7. Drizzle with butter: Evenly drizzle the melted butter over the breadcrumb topping.

8. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake until the top is golden brown and bubbly, about PT25M (25 minutes).

9. Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your caramelized onion baked pasta delight!

Preparation & Cooking Time

PT57M
57 minutes

Total Time

PT1H17M
1 hour 17 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Pasta Dinner, Caramelized Onions, Baked Pasta, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food, Oven-Baked, Family Meal, Delicious Pasta, Cheese Lovers, Hearty Meal

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 2400 calories

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