caramelized onion and garlic pasta

Dawsonville, GA
Updated on Aug 8, 2012

I just love the taste of garlic and caramelized onions! Was craving that taste one night and came up with this creamy dish loaded with both.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield About 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 - extra large sweet onion
  • 2 1/2 cups uncooked medium shell pasta
  • 2 teaspoons heaping, minced garlic
  • 4 ounces (1/2 block) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • - coarse salt, to taste
  • 1/2 cup half and half, more or less

How To Make caramelized onion and garlic pasta

  • Step 1
    In a medium skillet, melt butter and heat until sizzling.
  • Step 2
    While butter is heating, take the onion and cut in half, then thinly slice each half. Add the onion to the heated butter and separate with a spatula into individual pieces.
  • Step 3
    While the onion is cooking, prepare the pasta according to the package instructions; drain, add the softened cream cheese and mozzarella; set aside.
  • Step 4
    Cook the onion until caramelized and nicely browned; add the minced garlic, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Step 5
    Add the onion mixture, white pepper, salt and half 'n half to the pasta mixture. Stir to combine and heat over low heat until mixed and heated through. NOTE: Any pasta variety of choice can be used for this recipe.

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Category: Pasta
Category: Pasta Sides
Keyword: #Onion
Keyword: #Garlic
Keyword: #Cream
Keyword: #cheese
Ingredient: Pasta
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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