Arugula, Carmelized Onion, Penne Salad

• 1 lb. bag washed baby arugula (or mix with spinach)
• 1 large onion, sliced thin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 12 oz. penne pasta
• 12 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 6 oz. gorgonzola or goat cheese, crumbled
• 4 oz. toasted pinenuts or walnuts (optional)

1. In a large serving bowl, add greens.
2. Boil water for pasta.
3. While pasta water is heating, heat over medium heat, olive oil in large skillet. Add onions, salt, sugar and pepper. Stirring to cover and carmelize onions - takes about 10-15 minutes.
4. In a microwaveable bow, add tomatoes and balsamic vinegar, microwave for 1 minute on high.
5. Cook pasta to al dente. Save one cup water, drain pasta.
6. Add hot ingredients - pasta, tomatoes, onions, water to greens. Add cheese and nuts, toss and eat.

bag washed baby arugula, onion, salt, fresh ground pepper, sugar, extra virgin olive oil, penne pasta, cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, goat cheese, pinenuts

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/arugula-carmelized-onion-penne-salad-1200605 (may not work)