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Irresistible Caramelized Onions and Zucchini Pasta Recipe

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This Irresistible Caramelized Onions and Zucchini Pasta recipe combines sweet caramelized onions and crunchy zucchini for a quick and gourmet vegetarian meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Easy Dinners
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • sharp knife

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta

  • 12 ounces spaghetti or penne pasta substitute with whole wheat or gluten-free pasta if desired

For the Veggies

  • 1 medium zucchini can be replaced with bell peppers or mushrooms
  • 2 medium yellow onions thinly sliced

For Cooking

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or use canola or avocado oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced; fresh garlic preferred

For the Finishing Touch

  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan option

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Begin by thinly slicing your onions and cutting the zucchini into half-moons. Set these ingredients aside.
  • In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta water; drain remaining water and set pasta aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and stir occasionally, caramelizing for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  • Add the zucchini and minced garlic to the skillet, sauté for an additional 5-7 minutes until zucchini is tender but crisp.
  • Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss everything together over low heat. Incorporate reserved pasta water until creamy consistency is achieved.
  • Remove from heat, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately. Optionally drizzle with more olive oil.

Notes

Allow onions to caramelize slowly for enhanced sweetness. Reserve pasta water for a creamy sauce finish. Cut zucchini uniformly for even cooking and don’t overcook it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Caramelized Onions, easy recipes, pasta, quick dinner, Vegetarian, zucchini
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