Sweet Onion Carbonara Recipe

Name: Sweet Onion Carbonara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, chopped; 1 large or 2 small yellow onions, halved and thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more; 3/4 cup shredded gruyere; 2/3 cup whipping cream; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest (1/2 lemon); 4 large eggs; 1 pound mezzi rigatoni; Fresh coarsely ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped chives

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, chopped
1 large or 2 small yellow onions, halved and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
3/4 cup shredded gruyere
2/3 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest (1/2 lemon)
4 large eggs
1 pound mezzi rigatoni
Fresh coarsely ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped chives

1
Heat the oil in a heavy large frying pan set over medium heat.
2
Add the pancetta and saute until brown and crisp, about 8 minutes.
3
Remove the pancetta from the pan and set aside to cool.
4
Add the onions to the pan and cook until golden brown and lightly caramelized, 10 minutes.
5
Add the garlic and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and cook 2 minutes more.
6
Set aside to cool slightly.
7
In a large bowl, whisk together the gruyere, cream, Parmesan, lemon zest, eggs and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
8
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
9
Add the pasta and cook until just tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes.
10
Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
11
Add the pasta back to the pan along with the onions, cream mixture, 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water and the pancetta.
12
Toss over low heat until the sauce is thick and coats the pasta, adding pasta water as needed, about 2 minutes (do not boil).
13
Season the pasta with lots of pepper.
14
Transfer the pasta to a large, wide serving bowl.
15
Sprinkle with chives and serve.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, chopped, 1 large or 2 small yellow onions, halved and thinly sliced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Sweet Onion Carbonara 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.

Sweet Onion Carbonara

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