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Onions with Pasta Nests takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Onions with Pasta Nests takes 35 minutes to cook.

Onions with Pasta Nests makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Onions with Pasta Nests are:

1 tbsp. Butter (unsalted to cut sodium)
1 tbsp. Olive Oil
2 lbs. Sweet onions (any variety), sliced into 1/2 inch rings and separated
1/4 tsp. Black Pepper
4 oz. dried Angel Hair pasta (preferably whole wheat)
1 1/4 cups Water

Here is how you make Onions with Pasta Nests:

In 12-inch skillet heat butter and olive oil over medium heat until butter melts. Add onions and pepper. Cook, covered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook for additional 10-15 minutes or until onions are tender and browned (stirring frequently). Remove onions from skillet and set aside.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, then reduce heat. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover and cook for additional 3-4 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.Makes 4 servings (3/4 cup each)Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FUMBLING.

The nutritional information for Onions with Pasta Nests is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 215.8

• Total Fat: 7.2 g
• Cholesterol: 26.6 mg
• Sodium: 12.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 33.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
• Protein: 5.6 g