Cipole al Forno

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Cipole al Forno

Karla WagnerFrom the kitchen ofKarla Wagner

The story

From Karla's family cookbook (2014). Cipole al Forno — oven-baked onions — is a classic Italian side dish where the natural sweetness of the onions is beautifully complemented by a savory Parmesan and sage crust.

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
1 h
Servings
4
Difficulty
easy

Method

  1. Peel the onions and halve them crosswise.

  2. Mix the oil, breadcrumbs, cheese and cream into a smooth paste. Season with sage, pepper and salt.

  3. Spread the cut surfaces of the onions with the paste and place in a greased ovenproof dish.

  4. Bake in the oven at 200°–225° for about 45 minutes.

Side DishVegetablesItalian