PASTA WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND BACON

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This recipe is sophisticated, but tastes really down-home. It originally came from Taste of Home and I tweaked it a bit, so it may look similar to another on the site, but I think my version is superb. Also, when I reheat it, I add more parm and some butter. It was fantastic the second time around too!

Provided by C.Lo Carb Queen

Categories     Weeknight

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 large sweet onions
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
8 ounces angel hair pasta (uncooked)
1 (1 lb) package bacon, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon coursely ground pepper
fresh basil leaf (optional)

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1100, Fat 82.6, SaturatedFat 29.6, Cholesterol 124.1, Sodium 1420.5, Carbohydrate 58.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 9.3, Protein 29.9

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