Caramelized Onion and Garlic Pasta

By janetsd

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 2 large sweet onions thinly sliced
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
• 1 pkg(16 oz) uncooked angel hair pasta.
• 9 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 2/3 cups shredded parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cups coarsely ground pepper
• Fresh basil leaves

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium high 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 deep golden brown.
Add the grape tomatoes, vinegar and 2 Tbsp 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 thtrough.
Garnish with fresh if designed.