Penne with Caramelized Onions |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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âThis hearty recipe is a favorite of my fly-fishing buddies when we take our annual trip to British Columbia,â Paul Humphrey relates from Allyn, Washington. âThe pine nuts are a delicious surprise.â Ingredients:
2 cups uncooked penne pasta |
1/4 cup pine nuts |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1 tablespoon butter |
1 large onion, chopped |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
16 pitted greek olives, coarsely chopped |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon dried basil |
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute pine nuts and garlic in butter until golden brown; set aside.
2. In a large skillet, cook onion in oil over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the olives, salt, basil, oregano and pepper. Drain pasta; add to onion mixture. Stir in feta cheese and pine nut mixture. Yield: 4 servings.
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