Caramelized Onion & Mushroom Pasta
A cozy vegetarian pasta made with deeply caramelized onions, golden mushrooms, and a silky savory sauce.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Wide skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Colander
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta fettuccine or spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 yellow onions thinly sliced
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook 25–30 minutes until caramelized.
- Add mushrooms and cook until golden and tender.
- Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add pasta and reserved water, tossing until a silky sauce forms.
- Season with salt and pepper. Finish with Parmesan and serve.
Notes
Cook onions slowly for best flavor.