ONION RAGU WITH PENNE

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Provided by Eric Asimov

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
4 pounds Spanish onions, peeled and thinly sliced
5 to 6 scallions, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces to make 1 cup
2 leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced into half-moons
1/2 cup finely chopped pickled cherry peppers
1/2 cup liquid from pickled cherry peppers
1 1/4 pounds penne pasta
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • In a large heavy-bottomed pot over low heat, warm olive oil and add garlic. Slowly saute garlic just until light golden brown. Add onions, scallions and leeks, and mix well. Cover and simmer until onions are very soft and beginning to caramelize, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Add cherry peppers and pickling liquid, and mix well. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne, and cook until very al dente, 6 to 7 minutes. Reserve a cup or two of pasta water, then drain pasta well.
  • Season ragu with salt and pepper to taste, and mix in the parsley. Add pasta to ragu. Simmer pasta in ragu for 2 minutes, adding some pasta water if it is too dry.
  • To serve, arrange pasta mixture on a large heated platter. Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano to taste, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 648, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 81 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 917 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams

Trevor Matheny
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This was a great recipe! I used a gluten-free penne and it turned out great. The onion ragu was also very flavorful.


Jade rude Mia appou
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I made this recipe for my vegetarian friend and she loved it! The onion ragu was very flavorful and the penne was cooked perfectly.


Terri Lee
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices and herbs to the onion ragu.


francheska ruiz
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I'm not a big fan of onion, but I really enjoyed this dish. The onion ragu was very subtle and the penne was cooked perfectly.


Pijus Stanulionis
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This was a great recipe! I used a whole wheat penne and it turned out great. The onion ragu was also very flavorful.


Mehboob Jan
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The onion ragu was very flavorful and the penne was cooked perfectly.


PAKISTAN HERO
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili flakes.


Kelebogile Ramoonwa
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I'm not a big fan of Italian food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The onion ragu was very flavorful and the penne was cooked perfectly.


Christine Zahn
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This was a great recipe! I used a gluten-free penne and it turned out great. The onion ragu was also very flavorful.


Rolah Subili
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I made this recipe for my vegetarian friend and she loved it! The onion ragu was very flavorful and the penne was cooked perfectly.


GHOZT GAMEZ
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices and herbs to the onion ragu.


rayaan cabdalle
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I'm not a big fan of onion, but I really enjoyed this dish. The onion ragu was very subtle and the penne was cooked perfectly.


Liyabona Zoko
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This was a great recipe! I used a whole wheat penne and it turned out great. The onion ragu was also very flavorful.


Mavia Luqman
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the onion ragu and the penne was cooked perfectly.


pineapple pie
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The onion ragu was delicious, but the penne was a bit overcooked. I would recommend cooking the penne for a shorter amount of time.


Syeda Saima
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This dish was a bit too heavy for my taste. The onion ragu was very rich and the penne was a bit too starchy.


olisedeme christian
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The onion ragu was so flavorful and the penne was cooked al dente. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.


mohammed Kabir usman jada
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. Even as a beginner cook, I was able to make a delicious meal that my whole family enjoyed.


Elisha Mingo
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This onion ragu was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and complex, and the penne was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.