Classic Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 lb Penne or Rigatoni pasta
• 2 large Yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 16 oz Cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 cup Dry white wine(optional)
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 0.75 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Fresh thyme leaves
• 1 to taste Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with the olive oil over medium-low heat.

2. 2

   Add the sliced onions and a pinch of salt; cook slowly for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until dark golden brown.

3. 3

   Increase heat to medium, add the remaining butter and the mushrooms, cooking until mushrooms have released their moisture and browned.

4. 4

   Stir in the minced garlic and thyme, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom, and simmer until reduced by half.

6. 6

   While the sauce simmers, boil the pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.

7. 7

   Stir the heavy cream and Parmesan into the mushroom mixture, then toss with the cooked pasta.

8. 8

   Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.