Orechiette Pasta with Red Onion Recipe

Name: Orechiette Pasta with Red Onion
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin; 3 each red onion peeled, sliced; 1 cup water; 1 pound pasta, orecchlette (ear-shaped); 1 can anchovy fillets in oil; 2 teaspoons garlic chopped; 1/4 cup oregano chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 x parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
3 each red onion peeled, sliced
1 cup water
1 pound pasta, orecchlette (ear-shaped)
1 can anchovy fillets in oil
2 teaspoons garlic chopped
1/4 cup oregano chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 x parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

1
Bring about 3 quarts of water to a boil in a pot.
2
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan.
3
When it is hot, add the onions and 1 cup water; mix well and bring the mixture to a boil.
4
Then reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 10 minutes, until the water evaporates.
5
Remove the lid and cook the onions for 5 minutes over high heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
6
Add the pasta to the boiling water and return the water to a boil, stirring the pasta occasionally at first so it doesn't stick together or to the pot.
7
Cook the pasta for 12 minutes, or until firm to the bite (al dente).
8
Remove 3/4 cup of the pasta cooking liquid from the pot and reserve it.
9
Add the anchovies, garlic and oregano to the onions in the saucepan, mix well and stir in the salt, pepper and the reserved pasta cooking liquid.
10
Drain the pasta well and add it to the onion mixture.
11
Toss to mix, then divide among 6 plates.
12
Serve topped with the parmesan.

1586

kcal

Calories

121

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin, 3 each red onion peeled, sliced, 1 cup water, 1 pound pasta, orecchlette (ear-shaped), and more.

Yes, Orechiette Pasta with Red Onion falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Orechiette Pasta with Red Onion

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