If youre looking for a boost of protein, serve it with roasted chicken or white beans on top.

Sweet melt-in-your-mouth caramelized onions perfectly complement the acidity of the sun-dried tomatoes and balsamic vinegar.

Keep reading for our expert tips, including our simplified method for making caramelized onions.

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Chop the drained tomatoes to equal 34 cup.

Add the tomatoes and the 14 cup oil to a 2-quart baking dish.

When the onions are almost done, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.

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Add 12 ounces pasta; cook, undisturbed, until al dente, about 9 minutes.

Reserve 1 cup cooking water.

Drain the pasta and place in a large bowl.

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Add the caramelized onion mixture and 12 cup half-and-half to the pasta; stir until combined.

Divide among 6 bowls; sprinkle with 13 cup Parmesan, 14 cup basil and 14 cup pine nuts.

you might use whatever pasta shape you wish.

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We like penne or rigatoni, but you could use spaghetti, farfalle or macaroni.

Store the assembled dish in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To reheat, use a microwave or heat on the stovetop over medium-low heat until warmed through.

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Some of our favorite salad recipes includeArugula, Beet & Feta Salad,Cucumber Vinegar SaladandLeafy Green Salad.

If you prefer this to be a strictly vegetarian dish, ensure theParmesan cheeseyoure using is labeled as vegetarian.

Look for them in the dairy section of your local supermarket.