Food

Pan-roasted garlic with pasta, food of the gods.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 6  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 20  garlic cloves, peeled
• 1  cup  finely chopped yellow onion
• 2  cups  shredded carrots
• 1  tablespoon  italian seasoning
• 2  tablespoons lemon pepper
• 1 1⁄2 cups white wine
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped fresh basil
• 12  ounces  vermicelli, cooked al dente (thin spaghetti)
•  salt

Directions

1. In large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter with oil over medium heat. Add whole garlic cloves and sauté 10 minutes, or until lightly browned, turning down heat if necessary.
2. Add onions, carrots, seasonings and 2 more tablespoons butter and sauté until lightly browned and caramelized.
3. Increase heat and deglaze pan with white wine. Turn heat to low, cover and cook 15 minutes, or until garlic is tender. Add a splash more wine if mixture gets too dry.
4. Add basil and remaining butter, stirring until butter has melted.
5. Add cooked pasta and toss until well coated and heated through. Salt if desired.