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Whole-grain Penne With Walnuts, Caramelized Onions, And Ricotta Recipe

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Step #1 In a large frying pan over high heat, until onions begin to release their juices & turn golden, stirring & turning often, cook onions in 3 tbsps olive oil with sugar & 2 tsps salt, 10 to 13 mins.
Step #2 Reduce heat to medium & cook, stirring every once in awhile, until onions turn a caramel color & become quite sweet, 35 to 40 mins more.
Step #3 If onions begin to stick to the pan or char during cooking, reduce heat.
Step #4 Meanwhile, stirring frequently, in a small frying pan (not nonstick) over medium-low heat, toast walnuts or cashews, until fragrant & golden, about 10 mins.
Step #5 Remove from heat & cool slightly.
Step #6 Pour nuts into a zip-lock plastic bag & lightly crush with a rolling pin.
Step #7 Set aside.
Step #8 When onions are nearly done, cook pasta in boiling salted water until tender to the bite, 9 to 12 mins or according to package instructions.
Step #9 Drain pasta, reserving about 1/2 c cooking water.
Step #10 Toss caramelized onions with pasta, ricotta salata, parsley, walnuts, pepper, lemon juice, reserved cooking water, & remaining 2 tbsps olive oil.
Step #11 Spice up to taste with salt & crushed red pepper flakes, if using Serve hot.
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