Caramelized Onion and Garlic Pasta

1/4 C butter, cubed
2 Large sweet onions, sliced or chopped
1/8 t salt
8 t minced garlic or 8 cloves
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 balsamic vinegar
1/4 olive oil, divided
16 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
18 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2/3 C shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 t ground pepper
fresh basil leaves, optional

In large skillet, melt butter. Add onions, and salt, saute until onions are tender. Stir in garlic. Reduc eheat to medium low, cook, stirring occasionally for about 15 minutes or until the onions are deep golden brown. Add tomatoes, vinegar and 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; toss with onion mixture. Drizzle with remaining olive oil. Sprinkle with bacon, cheese and pepper. Garnish with basil.

Serving Size: 16 servings