One-Pan Caramelized Onion Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Herbs

This One-Pan Caramelized Onion Pasta is a simple yet flavorful dish that comes together with pantry staples and fresh ingredients. The deep sweetness of caramelized onions pairs perfectly with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a creamy coconut milk sauce, offering a delightful balance of flavors. Best of all, it’s all made in one pan for minimal cleanup, making it the ideal recipe for a quick and delicious weeknight meal.

Ingredients:

  • 5 small yellow onions, thinly sliced (or 3 large)
  • 1 head garlic, top sliced off
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 3 cups farfalle pasta, cooked
  • 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 handful fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Instructions:

Step 1: Caramelize the Onions and Roast the Garlic

  • In a spacious skillet, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for about 20-25 minutes until they become golden and caramelized.
  • While the onions cook, place the head of garlic in the skillet (cut side down) to roast alongside the onions.
  • Let it soften and become fragrant.
  • Once the garlic is soft, remove it from the pan and set aside.

Step 2: Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spices

  • Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet with the caramelized onions.
  • Stir in the salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried parsley.
  • Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.

Step 3: Create the Sauce

  • Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and mash them into the mixture.
  • Add the coconut milk and stir everything together, allowing the sauce to simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 4: Toss in the Pasta

  • Add the cooked farfalle pasta to the skillet, tossing it in the sauce until well coated.
  • Stir in the fresh parsley, basil, and the juice of one lemon. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 5: Serve

  • Once everything is well combined and heated through, serve the pasta in bowls.
  • Garnish with additional fresh herbs and a sprinkle of black pepper if desired.

Conclusion:

This One-Pan Caramelized Onion Pasta is a rich, comforting dish that’s bursting with flavor thanks to the sweetness of caramelized onions and the savory bite of sun-dried tomatoes. The creamy coconut milk and fresh herbs add a bright and refreshing finish, while roasted garlic brings depth to every bite. It’s a perfect one-pan meal that’s quick to make yet elegant enough to impress.

One-Pan Caramelized Onion Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Herbs

A simple and flavorful one-pan pasta dish featuringcaramelized onions, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs in a creamy coconutmilk sauce. This quick recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or any occasionwhen you want something comforting and delicious.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian-inspired
Servings 4
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 small yellow onions thinly sliced (or 3 large)
  • 1 head garlic top sliced off
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 3 cups farfalle pasta cooked
  • 1 handful fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 handful fresh basil chopped
  • 1 lemon juiced

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Caramelize the Onions and Roast the Garlic
  • In a spacious skillet, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for about 20-25 minutes until they become golden and caramelized.
  • While the onions cook, place the head of garlic in the skillet (cut side down) to roast alongside the onions.
  • Let it soften and become fragrant.
  • Once the garlic is soft, remove it from the pan and set aside.
  • Step 2: Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spices
  • Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet with the caramelized onions.
  • Stir in the salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried parsley.
  • Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
  • Step 3: Create the Sauce
  • Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and mash them into the mixture.
  • Add the coconut milk and stir everything together, allowing the sauce to simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Step 4: Toss in the Pasta
  • Add the cooked farfalle pasta to the skillet, tossing it in the sauce until well coated.
  • Stir in the fresh parsley, basil, and the juice of one lemon. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Step 5: Serve
  • Once everything is well combined and heated through, serve the pasta in bowls.
  • Garnish with additional fresh herbs and a sprinkle of black pepper if desired.
Keyword Caramelized Onion Pasta

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