Caramelized Onion Pasta Pressure Cooker Recipe
This creamy caramelized onion pasta comes together quickly in the pressure cooker, delivering deep flavor and silky texture with minimal effort.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet Large nonstick
- 1 Pot For boiling pasta
- 1 Bowl For tempering eggs
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Butter for rich base
- 4 large Sweet onions sliced thin
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 12 ounces Dry spaghetti pasta base
- 0.5 cup Olive oil for sauce
- 3 Egg yolks for creamy texture
- 1 ¼ cups Reserved pasta water for sauce consistency
- ¾ cup Grated Parmesan for salty tang
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden and caramelized, about 25–30 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Remove skillet from heat and set aside.
- In a separate pot, cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 ¼ cups of pasta water and drain spaghetti.
- Whisk egg yolks with a few tablespoons of reserved pasta water in a bowl to temper.
- Return skillet with onions to low heat. Add cooked spaghetti and toss with onions.
- Add egg-water mixture, remaining pasta water, and olive oil. Toss quickly to coat the pasta with sauce.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan over pasta and toss until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Plate pasta and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
Slice the onions evenly for consistent caramelizing. Sub in your favorite pasta shape if desired. Add a splash of pasta water when reheating to restore creaminess.