SPAGHETTI WITH CARAMELISED ONION, KALE & GORGONZOLA

Spaghetti with caramelised onion, kale & gorgonzola image

Sweeten red onion with vinegar to contrast with salty, strong blue cheese and crunchy greens, then serve on a bed of healthy brown pasta

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
2 large red onions , halved and very thinly sliced
1 tbsp chopped thyme leaf
large pinch chilli flakes
75ml red wine vinegar
1 tbsp caster sugar
200ml vegetable stock
400g wholewheat spaghetti
200g kale , chopped
100g gorgonzola , crumbled

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the onions, thyme and some seasoning. Sauté for 10 mins until softened, then add the chilli flakes, vinegar, sugar and stock. Increase the heat and cook for another 10 mins.
Meanwhile, boil a large pan of water, add some salt and cook the spaghetti following pack instructions, adding the kale for the final 4 mins of cooking. Drain and return to the pot with a little of the cooking water. Tip in the onion mixture and half the cheese, and toss together. Serve topped with the remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 76 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium