Balsamic Onion Tagliatelle

Difficulty Level: Easy

Cook Time: 1 hour

Serving Size: 2-4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 lb. tagliatelle

• 4 tbsp. butter

• 8 oz. white pearl onions peeled and sliced

• 8 oz. red pearl onions, peeled and sliced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• Salt to taste

• 1 tsp. thyme leaves

• 1-2 tbsp. aged balsamic

• 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated

• Pasta water as needed

Directions:

1. Add the butter to a large sauté pan over medium-low heat along with the sliced onions. Sauté over medium-low heat until the onions are caramelized. This may take about 30-40 minutes.

2. While the onions are caramelizing, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add plenty of salt. Cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.

3. Once the onions are dark golden brown in color, add the minced garlic, thyme and salt to taste.

4. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, then add the aged balsamic..

5. Strain the pasta and add to the sauté pan along with 1/2 cup of pasta water. Toss until the pasta is fully coated in the sauce.

6. Remove from heat and stir in the Parmigiano. Add pasta water as needed, 1/4 cup at a time.

7. Plate and top with more Parmigiano and a drizzle of aged balsamic.