Onion Butter Pasta

Ingredients

• 3 yellow onions (or 6 shallots)
• 4–6 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme
• 1 tbsp fresh sage
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 10 oz pasta of choice
• 4 tbsp salted butter
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place the onions (or shallots) and garlic in a cast iron skillet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with thyme, sage, salt, and pepper.

2. 2

   Roast for 20–30 minutes, until tender and golden. Let cool slightly.

3. 3

   Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

4. 4

   Blend the roasted onions (or shallots) and garlic with the butter until smooth.

5. 5

   In the same pot used for the pasta, combine the blended mixture and the cooked pasta over low heat. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan and a splash of pasta water, stirring until the sauce coats the noodles. Add more pasta water as needed until the sauce becomes silky.

6. 6

   Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Serve warm, topped with the remaining Parmesan.