caramelized

Noodles & Pasta

Caramelized

For this caramelized Tennessee onion tortellini, sweet onions are baked until caramelized, combined with tortellini, and baked until bubby in a creamy sauce with plenty of cheese on top.

Ingredients

3 sweet onions, very thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons butter
1 (20 ounce) package refrigerated tortellini
1 cup french onion dip
1/2 cup beef broth or water
1 1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
chopped parsley for garnish

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 3-quart baking dish.
Add onions to the prepared baking dish and toss with olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with Cajun seasoning, paprika and oregano. Top with butter.
Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 20 to 30 minutes, until softened and caramelized, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add tortellini and cook for 3 minutes; drain.
Remove onions from oven; increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Stir in French onion dip until well combined. Add tortellini and broth; stir until well combined. Top with Cheddar and Parmesan cheese.
Return to the oven and bake until browned and bubbly, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.