Onions with chestnuts are a rich and tasty second course that combines the sweetness of onions with the goodness of chestnuts, creating a perfect combination to celebrate autumn flavours.
This dish, typical of rustic Italian cuisine, offers a symphony of tastes and textures: the caramelised, soft onions blend with the roasted chestnuts, providing an enveloping and comforting culinary experience.
The preparation is simple but offers a surprising result, ideal to serve as a side dish to roast meats or as a vegetarian main course.
Enriched with aromatic herbs and spices, chestnut onions can be presented in a variety of ways, from the oven to the frying pan, bringing out their natural sweetness and autumn fragrance.
This dish is perfect for those looking for an original and tasty second course that brings the warmth and authenticity of traditional Italian cuisine to the table.
Peel the onions and cut them in half.
Add the chopped parsley and herbs, salt and pepper.
Put the oil on the onions and bake them (preheated oven) at 190° for 30 min.
As soon as they are removed, remove the central part of the onions, forming a hollow.
Sieve the chestnuts and add the central part of the onions, add the cognac, salt and pepper.
Line the onions with the bacon and stuffing. Bake at 200° for 15 min.