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Wednesday, September 21, 2005

Whole-Grain Spaghetti With Caramelized Onion Sauce

4 main-course servings or

8 side-dish servings

Three pounds of onions might sound like a lot here, but as they cook the onions are gradually reduced to a velvety sweet, pulpy sauce. A touch of tomato and pecorino cheese give the sauce an added punch that is just right for dressing nutty whole-grain noodles.

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

3 pounds yellow onions, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon minced oregano or marjoram

1/2 cup dry white wine

1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste


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