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Caramelized Onion Orzo
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Caramelized Onion Orzo

Course Sides
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 cup of orzo cooked per instructions
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
  • Parmesan grated (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat the butter or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Side Note: Add some water if the onion starts to get dry.  
  • Add the minced garlic to the finished caramelized onions and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  • When the onions are 10 minutes from being done, cook the pasta per the instructions in a large saucepan of well-salted water. Drain, reserving ¼ cup of the cooking water. 
     
  • Add the drained pasta to the onion mixture along with the fresh parsley, and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste. Add reserved pasta water, as needed.
  • Toss to mix thoroughly. Serve immediately. Enjoy.