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Caramelized Onion Pasta

This Caramelized Onion Pasta is a weeknight dinner you’ll actually look forward to! It's sooo flavorful and is made start to finish in one pan!
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Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium to large white onions sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3/4 cup water for the onions
  • 2 cups chicken broth or water for the pasta
  • 4-6 garlic cloves minced
  • 12 oz diced chicken sausage (I used caramelized onion chicken sausage but herb or your preferred flavor will work!)
  • 1 1/2 cups dried rotini pasta
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 6-8 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 tbsp salt
  • 1/4 tbsp pepper
  • basil to top

Instructions
 

  • Peel and slice onions.
  • Place butter in a large oven-safe cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions to the pan, and let the onions sauté in the butter for a few minutes. After ~5 minutes of just the onion and butter in the pan, slowly stir in the ¾ cup water. Cook for 20-25 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deeply caramelized and golden brown.
  • While the onions are on the stove top, dice up the chicken sausage.
  • Set your oven to broil.
  • After the onions have sautéed for 25 minutes, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the diced chicken sausage to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes, until lightly browned.
  • Pour in the dried rotini and water (or chicken broth for extra flavor & protein!). Stir well to combine, cover, and let the pasta cook on medium heat for ~12-14 minutes, stirring the pasta every few minutes or so making sure the ingredients try to stay submerged. Cook until most of the liquid is absorbed but there’s still a little left in the pan.
  • Stir in the grated parmesan and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Top the pasta with sliced mozzarella and an extra sprinkle of parmesan.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven and broil for 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, crispy, and golden.
  • Remove from the oven, top with freshly chopped basil, and enjoy the cheese pulls!

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Keyword Chicken Sausage, Mozzarella, Onion, Parmesan, Pasta
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