Caramelized Onion Sourdough Bread Bowl Pasta
Caramelized Onion Sourdough Bread Bowl Pasta is a delightful culinary experience that combines the rich, sweet flavors of caramelized onions with creamy pasta, all served in a warm, crusty sourdough bowl. This comforting dish is perfect for cozy nights or entertaining guests and transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large sourdough bread loaf
- 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add onions, and stir occasionally until golden brown (20-25 minutes).
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
- Create the Sauce: Add garlic to caramelized onions and cook until fragrant. Stir in cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Combine: Gently fold cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Prepare Bread Bowls: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Hollow out sourdough loaves and fill with pasta mixture.
- Bake: Place bread bowls on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Garnish with herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread bowl (400g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider sautéing mushrooms or spinach. Swap Parmesan for goat cheese or feta for a different twist.