Ingredients
The following ingredients have 6 Servings
- 1/4 cup butter (cubed)
- 2 large sweet onions (thinly sliced (see NOTES))
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 cups grape tomatoes (halved)
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil (divided)
- 1 package (16 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta)
- 9 bacon strips (cooked and crumbled)
- 2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp coarsely ground pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil -OR- 1 tsp dried
Instruction
- In a large skillet over medium-high 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 onions are deep golden brown.
- Add the tomatoes, vinegar and 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; toss with onion mixture.
- Drizzle with remaining olive oil. Sprinkle with bacon, cheese, basil and pepper; heat through.
- NOTES: For pre-made caramelized onions, use 1/2 cup
