PASTA WITH YOGURT AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Pasta With Yogurt And Caramelized Onions image

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups sheep's-milk yogurt
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 cups coarsely chopped onions
Sea salt
1 pound tagliatelle
1 cup coarsely grated kefalotyri cheese, or pecorino Romano

Steps:

Line a colander with cheesecloth and set over a bowl or in the sink. Add the yogurt and let drain for 2 hours.
Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the onions. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. As the water heats, add enough salt so that you can taste it. Add the pasta and cook until soft, not al dente. Combine the drained yogurt with 1/2 cup cooking water and mix well. Drain the pasta and toss with the yogurt mixture.
Divide the pasta among 4 bowls. Sprinkle generously with cheese and top with caramelized onions and their juices.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 851, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 114 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1212 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams