"This full-flavored recipe is the result of my mom's love of pasta and our love of cooking together. With a bit of pepper heat and smoky bacon, the entree is excellent alone or paired with grilled chicken. —Lacy Jo Matheson, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup butter, cubed
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2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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8 garlic cloves, minced
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2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
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1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
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1/4 cup olive oil, divided
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1 package (16 ounces) uncooked angel hair pasta
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9 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
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2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
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Fresh basil leaves, optional