Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Farfalle
10 Comments | Written on February 23, 2012 at 5:00 am , by Kristina Vanni
The recipe contest theme this week is “Pasta.” Have you entered a recipe yet? What are you waiting for? There are two $250 prizes up for grabs. One for the Judge’s Choice and another Reader’s Choice voted on by your peers.
Think of all the possibilities: Lasagna, Mac and Cheese, Spaghetti… I can’t wait to see all your entries!
The recipe I wanted to share with you today is what I would describe as a “grown-up” mac and cheese dish. Caramelized onions are tossed with goat cheese, toasted walnuts and sage. I like to use Farfalle, a bow-tie shaped pasta. (The name actually means “butterflies” in Italian!)
Serve with a glass of your favorite white wine. This is classy comfort food at its finest!
Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Farfalle (click here to view and print recipe)
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 cups thinly sliced sweet onions
3 ounces goat cheese
1/4 cup skim milk
6 ounces uncooked farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons dry white wine (substitute chicken broth, if desired)
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook slowly until golden and caramelized, about 20 to 25 minutes; stir occasionally.
Combine goat cheese and milk in small bowl; mix until will blended. Set aside.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Add garlic to onions in skillet; cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add wine, sage, salt and black pepper; cook until moisture is evaporated. Remove from heat; add pasta and goat cheese mixture, stirring to melt cheese. Sprinkle with walnuts. Makes 8 (1/2-cup) servings.
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10 Responses to “Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Farfalle”
What a treat! Caramelized onion paired with goat cheese. I would enjoy this after a long day at work or on a chilly night. Looks great!
this is just my two favorite ingredients tossed with heavenly pasta! amazing!
Such a great pasta dish, love the toasted nuts in there as well!
That sounds heavenly ~ so much good stuff in one dish!
Pasta and salad are on the menu tonight and this might be just what the family needs. I am sure the wine gives it that extra added flavor – looks delish!
I love everything about this recipe. Yum!
Love this change up of traditional mac and cheese
Made this last night for dinner – followed recipe only added 1/4 white wine and flour to thicken the sauce more and used orecchiette pasta since this what I had on hand – topped with sliced grilled chicken breast and grated parm
Wonderful and very easy to make
I don’t like goat cheese at all. I would use either blue cheese, swiss or chedder instead of goat cheese.
Janice – You can certainly feel free to take this recipe and make it your own to suit your personal tastes and preferences!