Caramelized Onion Florentine Rotini

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This Caramelized Onion Florentine Rotini recipe was an attempt to combine 2 successful recipes from the past.  I did it!  I combined the best of the Creamy Penne Florentine Pasta recipe from 12tomatoes and the Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Pasta recipe from Juliasalbum, as found on a previous post.   We had it last week and I gave it 2 thumbs up.  A great meatless meal, with a ton of flavor.  The ‘Ole Buckeye, who is not necessarily a “meatless” fan, enjoyed it as well.

Caramelized Onion Florentine Rotini
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A delicious meatless pasta meal packed with enough flavor to satisfy even a meat and potatoes appetite.
Servings Prep Time
6 People 10 Minutes
Cook Time
45 Minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 People 10 Minutes
Cook Time
45 Minutes
Caramelized Onion Florentine Rotini
Print Recipe
A delicious meatless pasta meal packed with enough flavor to satisfy even a meat and potatoes appetite.
Servings Prep Time
6 People 10 Minutes
Cook Time
45 Minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 People 10 Minutes
Cook Time
45 Minutes
Ingredients
Servings: People
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil and add the 3 thinly sliced onions. Caramelize the onions by slowly sauteing them over medium heat until brown being careful not to burn. This can take 20-30 minutes. Once the onions are caramelized add a pinch of salt. Remove from the heat and add a tablespoon of Balsamic Vinegar and deglaze the skillet.
  2. While you are caramelizing the onions utilize an additional skillet and heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil. Add the pound of sliced mushrooms and saute until softened and golden.
  3. Add the mushrooms to the onions in the large skillet. Over low heat add the spinach and lemon juice and cook gently until the spinach is wilted.
  4. Cook the pasta as directed until Al Dente. When draining the pasta reserve some pasta water.
  5. While the pasta is cooking add the cream, cheese, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste to the onion/mushroom skillet.
  6. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and mix all of the ingredients together, adding pasta water if the mix is too thick. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes

IMG_2160I served this with an Italian Salad and Focaccia and of course a glass of red wine.  Delish.

If you are looking to add meat to make this more substantial it would be good with pancetta or bacon as well.

Even though I considered using Farfalle, I used Rotini because I wanted the pasta to truly grab the sauce.

 

 

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