Name: Baked red onions with ricotta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 medium red onions , halved -; 2 tbsp olive oil -; 85g salted butter , cut into cubes -; 10g oregano sprigs -; 3 garlic cloves , finely grated -; 1 tsp nigella seeds -; 300g ricotta -; crusty bread , to serve -

Ingredients for - Baked red onions with ricotta

1. 6 medium red onions , halved

2. 2 tbsp olive oil

3. 85g salted butter , cut into cubes

4. 10g oregano sprigs

5. 3 garlic cloves , finely grated

6. 1 tsp nigella seeds

7. 300g ricotta

8. crusty bread , to serve

How to cook deliciously - Baked red onions with ricotta

1 . Stage

Heat the oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 4. Put the onions cut-side up on a large baking tray, leaving space between each. Drizzle over the oil and dot over 35g of the butter. Season well. Scatter over half the oregano sprigs, then turn the onions over and add 100ml water to the tray.

2 . Stage

Roast for 1 hr, then turn the onions over so they’re cut-side up and roast for 30 mins more until caramelised, soft and jammy – a knife should go through them easily. Add a splash of water and scrape up any caramelised bits. Leave to cool slightly.

3 . Stage

Meanwhile, melt the remaining 50g butter in a small saucepan over a medium heat, stirring until it starts to brown and smell nutty. Pick the leaves off the remaining oregano sprigs and finely chop, then add to the saucepan along with the garlic, nigella seeds and some seasoning. Cook for 2-3 mins until fragrant. Remove from the heat and pour into a heatproof bowl or jug.

4 . Stage

When you’re ready to serve, season the ricotta lightly with salt, then spread over a large serving platter. Arrange the onions on top, pouring over any roasting juices, then drizzle over the buttery sauce. Serve with crusty bread.