Caramelised onion & penne pasta are cooked in a classic combo of thyme & white wine, before being loaded up with mushrooms and crème fraîche. The whole shebang is then drizzled with a balsamic reduction and sprinkled with toasted almonds. We told you it’s good!
One-pot Caramelised Onion Pasta
One-pot Caramelised Onion Pasta
with almonds
Hands on Time: 25 - 40 minutes
Overall Time: 35 - 50 minutes
Ingredients:
- Almonds
- Balsamic Reduction
- Button Mushrooms
- Creme Fraiche
- Fresh Thyme
- Onion/s
- Onions
- Penne Pasta
- White Wine
- Worcestershire Sauce
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Seasoning (Salt & Pepper)
- Water
- Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
- Butter
- Paper Towel
SWEET ONION HEAVEN
Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the onion until soft, browned and caramelised, 9-12 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste).
TOASTY Almonds
While the onion is caramelising, place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
GOLDEN MUSHROOMS
Boil the kettle. Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the mushrooms until soft and golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
PERFECT PASTA
When the onion is caramelised, add the thyme and fry until fragrant 30-60 seconds. Mix in the wine to the pot. Simmer until almost all evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Pour in the Worcestershire sauce and 300ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Once simmering, add the pasta and cook until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has reduced, 10-12 minutes. Add an extra splash of water, if necessary.
CREAMY MOMENT
When the pasta is al dente, remove from the heat and stir through the crème fraîche and mushrooms. Season and loosen with a splash of water, if necessary.
VOILÀ!
Plate up the caramelised onion pasta. Drizzle over the balsamic reduction and sprinkle over the toasted Almonds. Time to dine, Chef!
SWEET ONION HEAVEN
Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the onion until soft, browned and caramelised, 9-12 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste).
TOASTY Almonds
While the onion is caramelising, place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
GOLDEN MUSHROOMS
Boil the kettle. Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the mushrooms until soft and golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
PERFECT PASTA
When the onion is caramelised, add the thyme and fry until fragrant 30-60 seconds. Mix in the wine to the pot. Simmer until almost all evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Pour in the Worcestershire sauce and 300ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Once simmering, add the pasta and cook until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has reduced, 10-12 minutes. Add an extra splash of water, if necessary.
CREAMY MOMENT
When the pasta is al dente, remove from the heat and stir through the crème fraîche and mushrooms. Season and loosen with a splash of water, if necessary.
VOILÀ!
Plate up the caramelised onion pasta. Drizzle over the balsamic reduction and sprinkle over the toasted Almonds. Time to dine, Chef!
SWEET ONION HEAVEN
Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the onion until soft, browned and caramelised, 15-20 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste).
TOASTY Almonds
While the onion is caramelising, place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
GOLDEN MUSHROOMS
Boil the kettle. Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the mushrooms until soft and golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
PERFECT PASTA
When the onion is caramelised, add the thyme and fry until fragrant 30-60 seconds. Mix in the wine to the pot. Simmer until almost all evaporated, 2-3 minutes. Pour in the Worcestershire sauce and 900ml [1,2L]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Once simmering, add the pasta and cook until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has reduced, 12-15 minutes. Add an extra splash of water, if necessary.
CREAMY MOMENT
When the pasta is al dente, remove from the heat and stir through the crème fraîche and mushrooms. Season and loosen with a splash of water, if necessary.
VOILÀ!
Plate up the caramelised onion pasta. Drizzle over the balsamic reduction and sprinkle over the toasted Almonds. Time to dine, Chef!
SWEET ONION HEAVEN
Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the onion until soft, browned and caramelised, 15-20 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste).
TOASTY Almonds
While the onion is caramelising, place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
GOLDEN MUSHROOMS
Boil the kettle. Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the mushrooms until soft and golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
PERFECT PASTA
When the onion is caramelised, add the thyme and fry until fragrant 30-60 seconds. Mix in the wine to the pot. Simmer until almost all evaporated, 2-3 minutes. Pour in the Worcestershire sauce and 900ml [1,2L]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Once simmering, add the pasta and cook until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has reduced, 12-15 minutes. Add an extra splash of water, if necessary.
CREAMY MOMENT
When the pasta is al dente, remove from the heat and stir through the crème fraîche and mushrooms. Season and loosen with a splash of water, if necessary.
VOILÀ!
Plate up the caramelised onion pasta. Drizzle over the balsamic reduction and sprinkle over the toasted Almonds. Time to dine, Chef!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for One-pot Caramelised Onion Pasta?
The preparation time for One-pot Caramelised Onion Pasta with almonds is between 25 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make One-pot Caramelised Onion Pasta with almonds?
The total time required to make One-pot Caramelised Onion Pasta with almonds is between 35 and 50 minutes.
How many servings does One-pot Caramelised Onion Pasta provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in One-pot Caramelised Onion Pasta?
Almonds, Balsamic Reduction, Button Mushrooms, Creme Fraiche, Fresh Thyme, Onion/s, Onions, Penne Pasta, White Wine, Worcestershire Sauce
What is the nutritional information of One-pot Caramelised Onion Pasta?
Calories: 769, Carbs: 108 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 22.2 grams, Sugar: 24.5 grams, Salt: 358 grams
How do I prepare One-pot Caramelised Onion Pasta?
VOILÀ!: Plate up the caramelised onion pasta. Drizzle over the balsamic reduction and sprinkle over the toasted almonds. Time to dine, Chef! CREAMY MOMENT: When the pasta is al dente, remove from the heat and stir through the crème fraîche and mushrooms. Season and loosen with a splash of water, if necessary. PERFECT PASTA: When the onion is caramelised, add the thyme and fry until fragrant 30-60 seconds. Mix in the wine to the pot. Simmer until almost all evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Pour in the Worcestershire sauce and 300ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Once simmering, add the pasta and cook until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has reduced, 10-12 minutes. Add an extra splash of water, if necessary. GOLDEN MUSHROOMS: Boil the kettle. Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the mushrooms until soft and golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season. TOASTY ALMONDS: While the onion is caramelising, place the almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. SWEET ONION HEAVEN: Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the onion until soft, browned and caramelised, 9-12 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste).
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make One-pot Caramelised Onion Pasta?
Almonds, Balsamic Reduction, Button Mushrooms, Creme Fraiche, Fresh Thyme, Onion/s, Onions, Penne Pasta, White Wine, Worcestershire Sauce
How many calories does One-pot Caramelised Onion Pasta have?
769 calories
How much fat content does One-pot Caramelised Onion Pasta have?
grams
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