Pasta with caramelized onions and mushrooms is a classic dish that is both delicious and easy to make. The combination of sweet, caramelized onions, earthy mushrooms, and savory pasta is a surefire hit. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a meal that will impress your family and friends.
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CREAMY PULLED PORK PASTA WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS, MUSHROOMS AND ARUGULA
This delicious pulled pork pasta recipe has great flavors in every bite! It's hearty, easy to make with leftover pulled pork, and comes together in 30 minutes flat - plus it looks like a million bucks. If you're in the mood to make something that looks just as good as it tastes, you've come to the right place. If you need to make Pulled Pork check here, but when it's time to use those leftovers, this Creamy Pulled Pork Pasta is the ultimate leftover hack.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta in salted water as directed on package. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta cooking liquid. Drain pasta thoroughly, then return to pan.
- Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and salt and cook, stirring frequently, 5 to 7 minutes or until edges of onion slices are browned and soft. Add mushrooms; continue to cook 5 to 7 minutes or until mushrooms release juices, liquid evaporates and mushrooms brown. Add vinegar and stir, scraping up bits from bottom of pan until almost completely evaporated. Add pork, and stir to combine. Add cream and reserved pasta water, and continue to cook 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Add pork mixture to pasta in pan. Toss to coat. Fold in arugula, then continue to stir until arugula wilts. Divide among 8 bowls. Top each with cheese. Drizzle with a few more drops vinegar, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 660 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g
CARAMELIZED ONION PASTA
All you need for this tasty dinner is a bag of onions, garlic, some dried pasta, and cheese. Caramelizing sliced onions in a little butter and olive oil makes them become sweet and yielding, almost luscious. Pasta water and Parmesan do double duty, adding salt and depth while the creamy sauce forms.
Provided by Samantha Seneviratne
Categories Pasta Butter Onion Garlic Parmesan Cheese Parsley Kid-Friendly Dinner Small Plates
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil and butter in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium until butter is melted. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender and deeply golden brown, about 30 minutes. (Stop before the onions become dry and shriveled.) Add red pepper flakes (if using) and 1 1/2 tsp. salt. Remove pot from heat.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta cooking liquid.
- Add pasta and 1 cup pasta cooking liquid to onion mixture and stir to combine. Add a small handful of cheese and stir until melted. Repeat with remaining cheese, adding more pasta cooking liquid as needed to create a glossy sauce that coats the pasta. Stir in parsley (if using).
- Divide pasta among bowls. Top with Parmesan, parsley, and a few cranks of pepper.
BROKEN PASTA WITH MUSHROOM, ONION, AND CRISPY SPAM®
I love crispy SPAM®, caramelized onions, and button mushrooms. The idea of this recipe is to have them all in one dish! Sprinkle some more Parmesan cheese and black pepper on top to serve.
Provided by JFL
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Break each piece of bucatini into 4 pieces.
- Toast luncheon meat with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add crushed peppercorns and cook until meat is crispy, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Heat remaining oil in another pan over medium-low heat. Cook onion, covered, until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add sugar; cook, stirring every 2 to 3 minutes, until onion is very soft and browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook bucatini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain.
- Add mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the pan with the onions. Stir and cover. Cook until mushrooms shrink and lose some moisture, about 5 minutes. Add butter; cook until flavors meld, about 3 minutes more. Add the crispy meat and Parmesan cheese. Stir.
- Drain pasta and stir into the mushroom mixture. Add mozzarella cheese. Increase heat to high and cover pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta develops a light crust, 3 to 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 513.2 mg, Sugar 5 g
CARAMELIZED ONION & GARLIC PASTA
This full-flavored recipe is the result of my mom's love of pasta and our love of cooking together. With a bit of pepper heat and smoky bacon, the entree is excellent alone or paired with grilled chicken. -Lacy Jo Matheson, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add the onions, pepper flakes and salt; saute until onions are tender. Stir in garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes or until onions are deep golden brown., Add the tomatoes, vinegar and 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; toss with onion mixture., Drizzle with remaining olive oil. Sprinkle with bacon, cheese, and pepper; heat through. Garnish with basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
Tips:
- To achieve perfectly caramelized onions, slice them thinly and cook them low and slow in a generous amount of butter or olive oil. Stir them occasionally to ensure even browning.
- Use a variety of mushrooms for added flavor and texture. Cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms are all great options.
- Fresh thyme adds a subtle herbal note to the dish. If you don't have fresh thyme on hand, you can substitute dried thyme or another herb of your choice.
- Use a high-quality pasta for the best results. Look for pasta made with durum wheat, which has a higher protein content and holds its shape better during cooking.
- Don't overcrowd the pasta when cooking it. This will prevent it from cooking evenly and becoming gummy.
- Reserve some of the pasta cooking water before draining. This starchy water can be used to thin out the sauce if needed.
- Garnish the pasta with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Conclusion:
This pasta dish is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. The caramelized onions and mushrooms add a rich and savory flavor to the dish, while the fresh thyme and Parmesan cheese add a touch of elegance. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a dinner party, this pasta recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.
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