Onions with Pasta Nests
Coiled pasta goes by several names: bird nest pasta, coiled angel hair, and, fideos. This simple pasta recipe with onions goes well with pork or chicken.
Ingredients
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1 Tbsp. butter
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1 Tbsp. olive oil
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2 lb. sweet onions, sliced 1/2 inch thick and separated into rings
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1/2 tsp. salt
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1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
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4 oz. dried coiled pasta or angel hair pasta
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1-1/4 cups water
Directions
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In a 12-inch skillet heat butter and olive oil over medium heat until butter melts. Add onions, salt, and pepper. Cook, covered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes more or until onions are tender and browned, stirring frequently. Remove onions from skillet; set aside.
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Add pasta to hot skillet. Cook and stir for 4 minutes or until pasta is browned. Add cooked onions and water to skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Uncover. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes more or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately. Makes 4 (3/4-cup) servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 233, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 478 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g, Total Sugar 12 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 18%, Calcium 5%, Iron 9%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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