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August 2, 2011
Pasta & Smothered Onions
Homestyle Pasta
Prep time:
16 minutescooking time:
35 to 40 minutes“This meatless recipe came from Grandma's Eastern European side of the family, which abstained from meat during Lent.”
Ingredients
Serves 6
- 8 ounces wide egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large onions, cut into thin wedges
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup shredded Bel Paese or Gruyère cheese
Directions
1
Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over low heat until butter is melted. Add onions and garlic; cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender, about 20 minutes.
2
Cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until onions are golden, about 10 minutes.
3
Add chicken broth and black pepper to onion mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in the parsley. Keep warm.
4
Cook noodles using package directions; drain well.
5
Combine noodles, onion mixture and Bel Paese in a large serving bowl and toss to mix well. Serve immediately with additional cheese.
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Grandma's Secret Trick
Grandma's Secret Trick
This flavorful pasta is good with all kinds of garnishes and additions. Grandma liked to top each serving with a spoonful of dilled sour cream. To make the herbed topping, she combined 1 cup sour cream and 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill and mixed well.
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