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.

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