PASTA WITH BACON, CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND CHEDDAR CHEESE

Pasta with Bacon, Caramelized Onions and Cheddar Cheese image

I've always loved the taste of Cheddar cheese with bacon, and I thought caramelized onions would be an interesting addition to this flavor combination.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

6 medium onions, thinly sliced (4 cups)
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 package (16 ounces) fettuccine
1/2 pound sliced bacon
1 1/2 cups whipping (heavy) cream
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 ounces)

Steps:

Place onions, oil and butter in 3-quart microwavable casserole. Microwave uncovered on Medium-High (70%) 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden brown. Drain onions.
Meanwhile, cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package. Cook bacon in 10-inch skillet over low heat, turning occasionally, until crisp; drain on paper towels. Chop bacon into small pieces.
Heat whipping cream to boiling in 2-quart saucepan. Mix in 1 cup of the cheese and the onions. Pour over fettuccine; toss to coat. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese; sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 640 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g