Caramelized Onion And Red Pepper Penne Recipes

RED PEPPER AND CARAMELIZED ONION SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over low heat; stir in onion.
• Saute onion over low heat until very soft and golden, about 7 minutes.
• Stir in peppers; turn heat to medium and saute until peppers wilt and edges begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in garlic; saute 1 minute.
• Add parsley and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss with the hot pasta.

CARAMELIZED ONION PENNE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Salt the water and add the pasta. Cook to al dente and drain.
• Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the anchovy paste and let it melt into the oil. Add the onions and bay leaf and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook the onions until very soft and light caramel in color, about 20 minutes. Stir in the cream, and cook until heated through. Remove the bay leaf, then add the pasta and cheese and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with parsley and serve.

CARAMELIZED RED BELL PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• In a hot saucepan over a medium heat, combine red peppers, onion, oil and butter; saute for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the onions and peppers soften.
• If desired, stir red wine into the vegetables and cook until the wine evaporates; approximately 30 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and basil.