Caramelized Onion Pasta

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Awake Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus more for finishing
• 1 lb yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced in half-moons
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Rapture Balsamic Vinegar
• Leaves from 3-5 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 8 ounces short-cut pasta of your choice
• 1 cup grated pecorino cheese, plus more to finish
• Fresh chives, finely minced, to garnish
• Heat 3 tablespoons of Awake Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
• Add the onions and stir. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 8-10 minutes, until the onions begin to soften and lightly brown.
• Remove the lid and add a 1/4 cup of water, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low, stirring often, and let the onions caramelize for 30 minutes.
• At the 30 minute mark, stir in the Rapture vinegar, thyme leaves, and cracked black pepper. Continue caramelizing the onions for an additional 15 minutes, until deeply golden and soft.
• While the onions are finishing, bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil.
• Add the pasta and cook until al dente or according to the instructions on the box.
• Reserve 1 cup of pasta water then drain.
• Taste for salt and season again with more black pepper.
• Finish with a drizzle of Awake olive oil, more grated pecorino cheese, and minced chives.