Title: The $2 Little Meal, Caramelized Onions & Pasta
Categories: Pasta
Yield: 4 Mini meals

2	tb	Oil
1 1/2	lb	Onions, thinly sliced
1/2	ts	Salt
1/2	ts	Sugar
1	ts	Dried basil leaves (or 3 tb. fresh torn in small pieces)
1/2	ts	Dried thyme leaves (or 3 ts. fresh)
		Freshly ground black pepper
1/2	c	Water
2	tb	Balsamic vinegar
12	oz	Farfalle or bow-tie noodles
GARNISH
		Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

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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