Pasta With Caramelized Onions And Bacon

13 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 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)

Directions

  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    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.
  3. 3
    Drizzle with remaining olive oil. Sprinkle with bacon and Parmesan cheese and pepper and heat through. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.

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