Caramelizing the onions is somewhat time consuming, but it makes all the difference in this delightful twist on French onion for dinner.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 35 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Calories
630 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Heat oil and butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and shallots and cook and stir until onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in brown sugar well. Continue to cook over medium heat until well caramelized, 45 to 60 minutes. Stir occasionally, being sure to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Step 3
While onions cook, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Set aside and keep warm.
Step 4
Bone chicken and cut meat into chunks.
Step 5
Add flour, thyme, and garlic to the caramelized onions. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Add Marsala wine, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze. Add beef broth. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking continually until thickened, about 10 minutes. Add Greek yogurt and mix well.
Step 6
Stir pasta, chicken, and mozzarella cheese into the sauce. Mix thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into an oven-safe dish. Top with Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh thyme for fancier presentation at serving.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 ½ cups beef broth
3 cloves garlic, chopped
½ cup Marsala wine
1 pound rotini pasta
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4 tablespoons Greek yogurt
2 large shallots, thinly sliced
1 (3 pound) rotisserie chicken
2 large Spanish onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, or to taste (Optional)
