Best Easy Teglia di Cipolle al Forno Recipe

Onions roasted until caramelized and tender in a baking dish are a sweet Italian side. This vegetarian mediterranean dish is healthy, fresh, and a perfect accompaniment to family dinners.

Cook 50 min Difficulty EASY 110 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • yellow onions 4 pieces
  • olive oil 3 tbsp
  • fresh parsley 0.25 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
  • kosher salt 0.75 tsp
  • black pepper 0.5 tsp
  • dried oregano 0.5 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 18 g 65%
Protein 2 g 7%
Fat 4 g 28%
Serving size 120g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and set a rack in the middle position for even roasting.

  2. 2

    Peel, halve, and slice the onions into ½-inch thick wedges, ensuring wedges stay intact for texture.

  3. 3

    Drizzle olive oil in a 2–3 quart baking dish; layer onion wedges evenly without overcrowding.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle onions with kosher salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, then toss gently to coat every piece.

  5. 5

    Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes to soften the onions while retaining moisture.

  6. 6

    Remove foil, increase oven heat to 425°F, and continue roasting for 20–25 minutes, stirring gently halfway to caramelize all sides.

  7. 7

    Remove from oven when onions are deeply golden and tender; scatter chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What ingredients give Teglia di Cipolle al Forno its signature taste?
Yellow onions are the foundation, offering natural sweetness and tender texture upon roasting. Quality olive oil and a finishing sprinkle of fresh parsley are essential for true Italian flavor, while oregano and black pepper add aromatic depth.
Q. How should I control the oven temperature for the perfect roasted onion texture?
Start by covering the onions and roasting at 400°F to gently soften them and lock in moisture. Then, uncover and increase the temperature to 425°F; this caramelizes the onions without burning, ensuring a melt-in-your-mouth texture with golden color.
Q. How do I prevent the onions from drying out or burning?
Keep the onion wedges in a single, not overcrowded, layer and cover tightly with foil for the initial bake. Stir gently once uncovered and monitor closely towards the end—removing from oven once edges are deeply golden, not brown and crisp.
Q. What is the nutritional profile per serving?
Each 120g serving provides about 110 kcal, with 18g carbohydrates (65%), 2g protein (7%), and 4g fat (28%), making this dish suitable for Mediterranean, vegetarian, DASH, and diabetic-friendly meal plans.
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