The $2 little meal, caramelized onions and pasta+
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
This is for one of those nights when you haven't been grocery shopping and your tired and your hungry and you want something fast and easy.
I've tried something nearly identical and we love it.
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.