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10 ounce-weight pasta, cavatelli or other medium-size pasta (3 1/2 cups)
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1 tbsp oil, olive, extra virgin
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2 onions sliced
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1 tsp sugar
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2 zucchini squash halved lengthwise and sliced
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4 garlic cloves minced
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2 tbsp water, tap
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2 tbsp vinegar, balsamic
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1 tbsp thyme, fresh (or 1 tsp. dried, crushed)
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1/4 cup pine nuts or chopped walnuts, toasted
Recipe Method
1. Cook
pasta according to package directions, except omit any oil or
salt.
Drain. Return
pasta to hot
saucepan; cover and keep warm.
2. Meanwhile in a heavy nonstick large skillet heat oil over medium-low heat. Add onions; cover and cook for 13 to 15 minutes or until onions are tender. Sprinkle with sugar. Cook and stir uncovered, over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes more until onion is golden brown.
3. Add zucchini and garlic to onions in pan. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the water, balsamic vinegar and dried thyme (if using). Cook for 2 to 3 minutes more until zucchini is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
4. Add zucchine mixture, nut and fresh thyme (if using) to cooked pasta; gently toss to combine.