CARAMELIZED ONION AND GARLIC PASTA

Caramelized Onion and Garlic Pasta image

Provided by Enro Gay

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.