Caramelized Onion Sauce

another fast pasta supper. this one is especially good with fusilli, but not just.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 3  lbs onions, sliced thin
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 2  tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 3⁄4 cup dry white wine
• 1  cup chicken broth
• 1 1⁄2 cups  grated gruyere cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  minced fresh parsley leaves
• 1  lb  your favorite pasta, cooked al dente

Directions

1. Cook onions in oil and butter, covered, over moderately-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes.
2. Add sugar and vinegar and cook, uncovered, over moderately-high heat, stirring, for 15-20 minutes, or until onions are golden.
3. Stir in wine, broth and 1 cup water, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add cheese, stirring, until it is melted.
5. Stir in parsley and season to taste and serve immediately.
6. Enough for 1 lb pasta.
7. Fusilli is good.