Goat Cheese Caramelized Onion Pasta is a unique and delicious recipe, creamy cheesy pasta with sweet caramelized onions and bacon
- 1 pound pasta of choice (I used ziti)
- 1 pound bacon
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 4 oz goat cheese (I used spreadable)
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- kosher salt, pepper
- 2 cups caramelized onions (link to Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions in post above)
- Optional: parsley for garnish
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Boil the pasta in a large pot according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water, set aside.
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Put the same large pot over medium heat. Use kitchen scissors to cut the bacon into the pot. Cook 8 to 9 minutes, remove the bacon and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Discard any leftover bacon grease.
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Set the same large pot over medium heat and add the butter, once the butter is melted add the garlic. Cook 1 minute.
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Add the cream, bring to a boil and reduce the heat to simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.
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Add the goat cheese, parmesan cheese, kosher salt, and pepper stir until melted, then stir in the caramelized onions, cooked pasta, and bacon crumbles.
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Serve with parsley as garnish if desired.