Saturday, August 19, 2006

Pasta - Suzy's Carmelized Onions and Sweet Red Onion Pasta

1 lb. sweet red onion pasta (or good plain pasta)
2 T unsalted butter
2 T evoo
4 large onions, halved and thinly sliced
3-4 red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, chopped
1 cup water or chicken broth
1 T balsamic vinegar
1/2 T fennel seeds
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Melt 1 T butter with oil in heavy large skilled over med high heat. Add onions, saute until tender and carmelized, abt 20 mins (took Suzy 2 hours). Add roasted peppers, saute 5 mins. Add water/broth, vinegar, fennel seeds; reduce heat to med and simmer until sauce reduces slightly, 5-15 mins. Whisk in remaining 1 T butter. Season with s & p. Remove from heat and keep warm. (Could be made ahead and set aside for later use).
Cook pasta. Return to pot and add sauce to coat. Transfer to serving bowl. Serves 4-6.

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