PENNE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Penne with Caramelized Onions image

"This hearty recipe is a favorite of my fly-fishing buddies when we take our annual trip to British Columbia," Paul Humphrey relates from Allyn, Washington. "The pine nuts are a delicious surprise."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
16 pitted Greek olives, coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute pine nuts and garlic in butter until golden brown; set aside. , In a large skillet, cook onion in oil over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the olives, salt, basil, oregano and pepper. Drain pasta; add to onion mixture. Stir in feta cheese and pine nut mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 627mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.