Step 1

Put the sliced onions, extra virgin olive oil and water in a pan, cover and let it braised on a low flame until soft.

Step 2

Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Cook the pasta following the steps on How to cook pasta “al dente” in the Techniques page of this site. Drain it and top it with the onion sauce. Mix well.

Step 4

Serve immediately with a generous amount of finely grated Pecorino Romano, some freshly ground pepper and thyme (optional) on the top.