Name: Caramelized Onion and Garlic Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced; 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; 1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta, uncooked; 9 bacon, strips cooked and crumbled; 2/3 cup parmesan cheese, shredded; 1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; fresh basil leaf, chopped and (optional)

Recipe by CookingONTheSide

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This pasta dish features angel hair with tomatoes and bacon. Recipe is from Taste of Home.

Ready In:: 55mins
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ingredients

¹⁄₄ cup butter, cubed
2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
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
1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta, uncooked
9 bacon, strips cooked and crumbled
²⁄₃ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
¹⁄₂ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
fresh basil leaf, chopped and (optional)

directions

In large skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
Add the onions, pepper flakes and salt; saute until onions are tender.
Stir in garlic.
Reduce heat to medium low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes or until the onions are a deep golden brown.
Add the grape tomatoes, vinegar and 2 T oil to the skillet.
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain pasta; toss with onion mixture.
Drizzle with remaining olive oil.
Sprinkle with bacon, parmesan cheese and pepper; and heat through.
Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.

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