The $2 little meal, caramelized onions and pa
4 Mini meals
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | tablespoons | Oil |
| 1½ | pounds | Onions, thinly sliced |
| ½ | teaspoon | Salt |
| ½ | teaspoon | Sugar |
| 1 | teaspoon | Dried basil leaves (or 3 tb. fresh torn in small pieces) |
| ½ | teaspoon | Dried thyme leaves (or 3 ts. fresh) |
| Freshly ground black pepper | ||
| ½ | cup | Water |
| 2 | tablespoons | Balsamic vinegar |
| 12 | ounces | Farfalle or bow-tie noodles |
| Grated Parmesan cheese, optional | ||
Directions
GARNISH
1. In large nonstick skillet heat oil. Add sliced onions and cook over high heat until onions begin to brown, about 10 minutes. If they begin to burn a little, that's o.k. too.
2. Lower the heat and add salt, sugar and spices. Cook 10 minutes, stirring often, until onions are uniformly caramel-colored. Add water and vinegar and cover. Simmer while the pasta is cooking.
3. Meanwhile, in a separate pot, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Cook pasta al dente. Drain well.
4. Divide pasta equally into 4 heated bowls. Top with equal portions of caramelized onions and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini