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CARAMELIZED ONION & GARLIC PASTA



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This full-flavored recipe is the result of my mom's love of pasta and our love of cooking together. With a bit of pepper heat and smoky bacon, the entree is excellent alone or paired with grilled chicken. -Lacy Jo Matheson, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 package (16 ounces) uncooked angel hair pasta
9 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Fresh basil leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add the onions, pepper flakes and salt; saute until onions are tender. Stir in garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes or until onions are deep golden brown., Add the tomatoes, vinegar and 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; toss with onion mixture., Drizzle with remaining olive oil. Sprinkle with bacon, cheese, and pepper; heat through. Garnish with basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND GARLIC PASTA



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Make and share this Caramelized Onion and Garlic Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta, uncooked
9 bacon, strips cooked and crumbled
2/3 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
fresh basil leaf, chopped and (optional)

Steps:

  • In large skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
  • Add the onions, pepper flakes and salt; saute until onions are tender.
  • Stir in garlic.
  • Reduce heat to medium low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes or until the onions are a deep golden brown.
  • Add the grape tomatoes, vinegar and 2 T oil to the skillet.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain pasta; toss with onion mixture.
  • Drizzle with remaining olive oil.
  • Sprinkle with bacon, parmesan cheese and pepper; and heat through.
  • Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 38.3, Sodium 398.3, Carbohydrate 67.2, Fiber 4, Sugar 7.2, Protein 17

CARAMELIZED ONION AND GARLIC PASTA



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I just love the taste of garlic and caramelized onions! Was craving that taste one night and came up with this creamy dish loaded with both.

Provided by Enro Gay

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 extra large sweet onion
2 1/2 c uncooked medium shell pasta
2 tsp heaping, minced garlic
4 oz (1/2 block) cream cheese, softened
1/2 c mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 tsp white pepper
coarse salt, to taste
1/2 c half and half, more or less

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium skillet, melt butter and heat until sizzling.
  • 2. While butter is heating, take the onion and cut in half, then thinly slice each half. Add the onion to the heated butter and separate with a spatula into individual pieces.
  • 3. While the onion is cooking, prepare the pasta according to the package instructions; drain, add the softened cream cheese and mozzarella; set aside.
  • 4. Cook the onion until caramelized and nicely browned; add the minced garlic, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • 5. Add the onion mixture, white pepper, salt and half 'n half to the pasta mixture. Stir to combine and heat over low heat until mixed and heated through. NOTE: Any pasta variety of choice can be used for this recipe.

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