CARAMELIZED ONION AND GARLIC PASTA

Caramelized Onion and Garlic Pasta image

Provided by CookingONTheSide

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.