Easy Cacio e Pepe with Caramelized Onions
If you’re craving a comforting meal that combines the richness of cheese with the sweet allure of caramelized onions, look no further than this Easy Cacio e Pepe with Caramelized Onions. This delightful Italian pasta dish is quick to prepare and transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners at home. With its creamy sauce clinging to each strand of pasta and the added depth from caramelized onions, every bite promises pure comfort food bliss. Impress your friends or treat yourself to this satisfying recipe that will quickly become a staple in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or bucatini
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 100g)
- 1 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese (about 100g)
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook spaghetti or bucatini until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a pan, melt butter over medium heat, add onions, and stir occasionally for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Return drained pasta to the pot over low heat, mix in half of each cheese and black pepper, adding reserved pasta water gradually for creaminess.
- Fold in caramelized onions until well mixed.
- Plate generously, topping with remaining cheese and an extra crack of black pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg