Balsamic Onion & Goat’s Cheese Pasta Bake Recipe
A comforting and flavorful pasta bake featuring tender short pasta tossed with sweet, caramelized balsamic onions and creamy goat’s cheese, topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan for a golden, bubbling finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 400g short pasta (fusilli or gemelli)
Onions & Sauce
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Cheese & Cream
- 200g goat’s cheese, crumbled
- 200ml double cream
- 100g grated mozzarella
- 50g grated Parmesan
Garnish
- Fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to prepare for baking the pasta dish.
- Cook Pasta: Boil the short pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Caramelize Onions: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat and slowly cook the sliced onions for 15–20 minutes until they are golden and soft, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add Balsamic Vinegar: Stir in the balsamic vinegar with the onions and cook for another 5 minutes until the mixture becomes sticky and flavorful.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, combine the double cream and crumbled goat’s cheese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, mixing well until smooth.
- Assemble Bake: Combine the cooked pasta, caramelized onions, and goat cheese cream mixture in a baking dish, stirring gently to evenly distribute ingredients.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the grated mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top of the pasta mixture.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until the cheese on top is melted, golden, and bubbling.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with fresh thyme leaves if desired before serving warm.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared ahead by assembling and refrigerating before baking.
- Use gluten-free pasta if you require a gluten-free version.
- Add a pinch of chili flakes while cooking onions for a subtle heat.
- Fresh thyme adds a lovely herbal aroma but is optional.
- Double cream can be substituted with heavy cream for similar results.
Keywords: balsamic onion pasta bake, goat cheese pasta, cheesy pasta bake, baked pasta dish, vegetarian pasta
