Tagliatelle with Cream and Onion Sauce
April 30, 2026
A simple and comforting pasta dish featuring tender tagliatelle coated in a rich cream and caramelized onion sauce.
- Prep 10min
- Cook 25min
- Total 35min
- Yield 4 servings
Ingredients
- 400g tagliatelle (or similar pasta)
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 250ml heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 50g grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the tagliatelle in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and cook slowly for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly caramelized.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir well. Let it simmer gently for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Use reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
This recipe is inspired by a passage from Formas de volver a casa by Alejandro Zambra. It is AI-generated and shared for entertainment, culinary inspiration, and reading enjoyment. Please use your own judgment and experience when preparing it.