Garlicky Caramelized Onion Pasta

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 5 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Parsley, fresh
  • 1 Red onion, thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 cups, large

• Condiments

  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice, fresh

• Pasta & Grains

  • 3 oz Spaghetti, dry whole grain

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 TBSP olive oil, divided
• 1 large red onion, thinly sliced (about 2½ cups)
• 5 cloves garlic (4 minced, 1 grated or mashed)
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 ounces dry whole grain spaghetti
• 2 TBSP fresh lemon juice
• 2 ounces parmesan cheese, grated (about ½ cup)

Directions

• Add one tablespoon of olive oil to a heavy bottom skillet or dutch oven. Heat over medium-low and add onions. Stir, and let cook for 25-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramelized.
• Add in minced garlic (about 4 teaspoons), salt, and red pepper flakes. Stir for about 1 minute. Remove from pot and set aside.
• Meanwhile, add water to the pot and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente (about 1 minutes less than suggested on package). Reserve ½ cup pasta water. Drain and return to the pot.
• Add the caramelized onions, parsley, lemon juice, remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and 2 tablespoons of pasta cooking water. Toss to coat. Add more pasta water if needed.
• Serve and sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!