Caramelized Onion & Garlic Pasta

By Tufgrlz

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
• 1 Large Sweet Onion
• Approximately 2 1/2 Cups Uncooked Medium Shell Pasta
• 2 Heaping Teaspoons Minced Garlic
• 1/2 Block (4 Ounces) Softened Cream Cheese
• 1/2 cup Shredded Mozarella Cheese
• 1/4 tsp White Pepper
• 1/2 - 1 tsp Coarse Salt
• Approximately 1/2 Cup Half 'n Half

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium skillet, melt butter and heat until sizzling.

2. While butter is heating, take the onion and cut in half, then thinly slice each half. Add the onion to the heated butter and separate with a spatula into individual pieces.

3. While the onion is cooking, prepare the pasta according to the package instructions; drain, add the softened cream cheese and mozzarella; set aside.

4. Cook the onion until caramelized and nicely browned; add the minced garlic, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.

5. Add the onion mixture, white pepper, salt and half 'n half to the pasta mixture. Stir to combine and heat over low heat until mixed and piping hot.

NOTE: Any pasta variety of choice can be used for this recipe.