Caramelized Parmesan Onions Recipes

CARAMELIZED ONION PASTA

Steps:

• Heat oil and butter in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium until butter is melted. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender and deeply golden brown, about 30 minutes. (Stop before the onions become dry and shriveled.) Add red pepper flakes (if using) and 1 1/2 tsp. salt. Remove pot from heat.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta cooking liquid.
• Add pasta and 1 cup pasta cooking liquid to onion mixture and stir to combine. Add a small handful of cheese and stir until melted. Repeat with remaining cheese, adding more pasta cooking liquid as needed to create a glossy sauce that coats the pasta. Stir in parsley (if using).
• Divide pasta among bowls. Top with Parmesan, parsley, and a few cranks of pepper.

PARMESAN AND CARAMELIZED ONION CREAM SCONES

Steps:

• See my recipe #89007 for caramelized onions and prepare as directed for 1 large onion using about 2-3 tablespoons oil in place of butter.
• Set oven to 375°F.
• Set oven rack to middle position.
• Season the caramelized onions with salt and pepper.
• In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder and coarse salt in a large mixing bowl; stir/mix in the Parmesan cheese.
• Stir in the caramelized onions; mix to combine.
• Gradually add in whipping cream, stirring until dough holds together (you might have to use more than 2 cups cream, if the mixture seems too dry).
• Knead gently about 5-6 times on a very lightly-floured surface.
• Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to relax the gluten (this will produce a better-textured scone).
• When ready to bake, divide the dough in half, and sprinkle each half lightly with flour if too sticky.
• Pat each half into a 1-inch thick round shape.
• Cut into 6 even wedges and transfer wedges to a large lightly-greased baking sheet (spacing evenly apart).
• Bake for about 20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and they test done.

CARAMELIZED ONION & GARLIC PASTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add the onions, pepper flakes and salt; saute until onions are tender. Stir in garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes or until onions are deep golden brown., Add the tomatoes, vinegar and 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; toss with onion mixture., Drizzle with remaining olive oil. Sprinkle with bacon, cheese, and pepper; heat through. Garnish with basil if desired.

CARAMELIZED PARMESAN ONIONS

Steps:

• Place oil and butter in a medium skillet on medium high heat to melt butter.
• Mix onion slices with salt and sugar.
• Add to oil/butter mixture.
• Turn heat down to medium.
• Cook, stirring occasionally until onions are caramelized to a light golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
• Adjust seasoning. If using breadcrumbs, combine the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese and toss with the onions.
• Keep warm.
• If not using breadcrumbs, toss the Parmesan cheese with the onions.
• Keep warm.
• Variations:.
• If you wish, you may add a dash of balsamic vinegar or soy sauce.