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Fresh Mint Pasta
 
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 4
Interesting use of mint, adapted from a supermarket recipe card.
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 large onions, sliced
1/2 lb capellini or 1/2 lb fettuccine pasta
1 cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons bacon bits
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese or 3 tablespoons asiago cheese, freshly grated
1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a heavy pan over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook slowly to caramelize. Stir occasionally. Cook until onions are soft and dark gold, 25-30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, boil 16 cups of water for the pasta. Cook pasta. Put chicken stock and onions in a large bowl. Add hot drained pasta to to onion mixture. Add cheese and mint. Toss well. Garnish with pine nuts.
By RecipeOfHealth.com