Pasta With Yogurt and Caramelized Onions from Kassos

55 mins

6 servings

5.0/5 (17 reviews)

According to Diane Kochilas, author of The Glorious Foods of Greece, from whom I adapted this recipe, you can find this dish, Makarounes Tis Kassou, in many of the Dodecanese Islands. She says it's one of the best and easiest dishes in Greek cooking--I don't know if that's true, but I know this is delicious--sweet onions, tart yogurt, lovely texture. The key is the right yogurt--use Greek yogurt if possible, sheep's milk yogurt is the best, or use plain yogurt that you sit in a sieve and drain until it becomes lovely and thick. The only thing missing from this dish is a bit of color and I have found that adding some fresh Greek oregano or some fresh thyme does wonders both in terms of taste and presentation.

Ingredients

Instructions

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium high heat.
Add the sliced onions and stir to coat with the butter.
Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook the onions, stirring occasionally (don't let them stick) for about 45 minutes or until they are really brown and soft.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta to desired doneness.
Mix the yogurt with 1/2 cup of the pasta water and mix well.
Add the yogurt mixture to the onions and stir in until the onions are evenly coated with the yogurt mixture.
Add the drained pasta and about half the cheese and toss.
Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the rest of the cheese and the herbs.

Prep: 55 mins

Cook: N/A

Total: 55 mins

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Amount Per Serving
Calories 448.8
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.8g	21%
Cholesterol 94.8mg	32%
Total Carbohydrate 67.2g	24%
	Dietary Fiber 4.5g	16%
	Sugars 9.2g
Protein 14.8g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 448.8

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13.8g

21%

Cholesterol 94.8mg

32%

Total Carbohydrate 67.2g

24%

Dietary Fiber 4.5g

16%

Sugars 9.2g

Protein 14.8g