Recipe by Zeta Olive Oil

Pasta with Caramelized Onions, Mixed Olives, and Parmesan

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Medium Medium
4 Servings
Allergens
40 Minutes
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Another excuse for an especially tasty Mediterranean family meal.

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 1 package good-quality spaghetti/linguini, such as Tuscanini Spaghetti

  • 2 large onions, peeled

  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced

  • 7 and 1/2 ounces (215 grams) mixed olives, pitted and coarsely chopped

  • salt

  • black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

  • 4 tablespoons Zeta Olive Oil, divided

  • 1 red chili pepper, sliced into thin rings (optional)

  • 1 sprig fresh thyme

  • chopped parsley

Directions

Prepare the Onions

1.

Cut each onion into six wedges.

2.

Place in a bowl and sprinkle with coarse salt, thyme leaves, and two tablespoons olive oil.

3.

Mix well and roast in oven at 400°F (200°C) until onions become soft and caramelized. Remove from oven and set aside.

Prepare the Pasta

1.

In a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions.

2.

Reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water from pasta.

Prepare the Sauce

1.

Pour two tablespoons olive oil into a large frying pan. Lightly fry garlic slices and chili pepper rings over a medium flame.

2.

When garlic and pepper are soft, add caramelized onions, chopped olives, and cooked pasta. Add the 1/2 cup of cooking water. Season with salt and pepper.

3.

Raise flame and mix well. Remove from flame and add Parmesan and chopped parsley.

Pasta with Caramelized Onions, Mixed Olives, and Parmesan

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