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Aug
28

Capellini Cake with Carmalized Onions

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound whole wheat capellini
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • cooking spray
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package.
  2. Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat.
  3. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened and golden, about 10 minutes.
  4. Transfer the onion to a bowl and toss with the parsley.
  5. Put the pasta in a large bowl and spray with cooking spray then toss well.
  6. Add all but 1/3 cup of the onion mixture, the Parmesan, salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
  7. Transfer to the skillet and press with a spatula to form a flat cake.
  8. Cook over medium heat until golden brown and crusty, about 15 minutes.
  9. Flip and cook other side until golden brown and crusty, about 5 more minutes.
  10. Remove from skillet, top with remaining onions, and slice into 8 pieces.
  • Servings: 8
  • Calories: 236
  • Fat: 3g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • WW Points: 4

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