Crispy Cheese Pasta with Caramelized Onions
Älplermagronen reimagined as a one-pan cheesy pasta with sweet caramelized onions and crispy fried shallots. Comfort food that feels fancy, ready in 18 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 618
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 12 oz elbow pasta
- 2 large yellow onions
- 1.5 cups gruyère or emmental cheese, shredded
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup crispy fried onions or shallots
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme or chives
Instructions
- 1
Slice onions into thin half-moons. Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-low, add onions with a pinch of salt.
- 2
Cook onions, stirring occasionally, until deep golden and jammy, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- 3
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 0.75 cup pasta water before draining.
- 4
Return skillet to medium heat. Add drained pasta, cream, and cheese. Toss gently, adding pasta water 2 tbsp at a time until sauce coats the noodles.
- 5
Fold caramelized onions back into pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Divide into bowls. Top with crispy fried onions and fresh herbs. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- pot for boiling pasta
- wooden spoon
- colander
- measuring cups and spoons
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