Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Farfalle

By Alqualonde

“Grown-up” mac and cheese dish--Caramelized onions are tossed with goat cheese, toasted walnuts and sage.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 cups thinly sliced sweet onions
• 3 ounces goat cheese
• 1/4 cup skim milk
• 6 ounces uncooked farfalle (bow tie) pasta
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine (substitute chicken broth, if desired)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook slowly until golden and caramelized, about 20 to 25 minutes; stir occasionally.

Combine goat cheese and milk in small bowl; mix until will blended. Set aside.

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Add garlic to onions in skillet; cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add wine, sage, salt and black pepper; cook until moisture is evaporated. Remove from heat; add pasta and goat cheese mixture, stirring to melt cheese. Sprinkle with walnuts. Makes 8 (1/2-cup) servings.