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Caramelized Garlic and Onion Spaghetti

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 530kcal

Ingredients

Spaghetti

  • 1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup Yellow onion sliced thin
  • 4 cloves Garlic peeled and sliced
  • 8 oz Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 oz Mushrooms sliced1 tsp Fresh thyme
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Salt plus more to taste
  • 1/4 cup Heavy cream
  • 4 oz Spaghetti
  • 2 cups Baby spinach
  • Gruyère cheese for serving

House Salad

  • 4 cups Spring mix
  • ½ cup Grape tomatoes halved
  • ¼ cup Cucumber sliced
  • ¼ cup Red onion thinly sliced

Simple Vinaigrette Dressing

  • 3 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp Honey

Lemon Sparkling Water

  • 24 oz Sparkling water cold
  • 1 Lemon sliced
  • Ice cubes optional
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Instructions

  • In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the onion and stir to coat with oil. Spread the onions out evenly over the pan and let cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramelized.
  • Once the onions are nearly caramelized add the garlic and saute until light golden brown. Add the shrimp and mushrooms. Cook until the shrimp turns pink and the mushrooms are tender, about 5 - 7 minutes. Stir in the fresh thyme, black pepper, salt, and heavy cream.
  • Boil the pasta according to package instructions. Remember to reserve at least 1/2 cup of pasta water per serving.
  • While the pasta is cooking, whisk together all ingredients for the vinaigrette and set aside.
  • In the same pan as the caramelized onions, pour in reserved pasta water and stir until a smooth sauce forms. Add the cooked spaghetti and baby spinach to the sauce. Toss until the pasta is coated evenly with the sauce and the spinach wilts.
  • Portion the ingredients for the salad. Then mix the ingredients for the dressing in a bowl and drizzle the salad with dressing.
  • Mix together the ingredients for the lemon sparkling water. Serve over ice if desired.
  • Serve the spaghetti topped with shredded Gruyère cheese. Enjoy with salad and lemon sparkling water.

Nutrition

Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 443mg | Potassium: 990mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 4499IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 3mg