Italian coated pearl

Thanks for clarifying! Here’s a recipe for Italian Coated Pearl Onions — tender pearl onions coated in a flavorful Italian-inspired sauce, perfect as a side dish or appetizer.

🧅 Italian Coated Pearl Onions

🕒 Time: 30 minutes

🍽️ Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) pearl onions, peeled

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup crushed tomatoes (or tomato sauce)

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp dried basil

• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)

• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prep Pearl Onions:

   • To peel easily: blanch onions in boiling water for 1 minute, then transfer to ice water. The skins should slip off easily.

2. Cook Pearl Onions:

   • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

   • Add pearl onions and sauté for 5–7 minutes until lightly browned.

3. Add Garlic & Herbs:

   • Add minced garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

4. Simmer in Tomato Sauce:

   • Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper.

   • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender and sauce thickens.

5. Serve:

   • Garnish with fresh herbs and grated Parmesan if desired.

   • Serve warm as a side dish or antipasto.