Bacon Beer Bleu Alfredo Sauce With Caramelized Onions Recipes

IRISH BEER & BACON ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Please note this is a double recipe. Original recipe was for half of package, but I made the entire package. This is the package of pasta I used for the recipe.
• Cut bacon into 1/2 inch pieces and saute over medium high heat until fully cooked, remove from skillet, place on paper towel to drain. Carefully discard the bacon fat. These are the ingredients used in recipe. NOTE: SINCE I DIDN'T NEED THE BACON FAT IN THE RECIPE, I CHOSE INSTEAD TO COOK MY BACON IN THE MICROWAVE FOR LESS MESS & BROKE IT UP INTO SMALL PIECES.
• POUR THE BEER INTO A LARGE SAUCE PAN AND COOK IT FOR 4 MINUTES.
• Now add the heavy cream & cook for about 5 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken. IMPORTANT- Please keep pan to a LOW simmer, or the cream will coagulate (separate).
• Once sauce is thickened add the butter.
• Now add the cheese and parsley & stir until the butter melts. Remove from heat& add the chopped/cooked bacon.
• Cook pasta in hot boiling water for 4 minutes and drain.
• Spoon sauce over pasta, serve and enjoy.

CARAMELIZED ONION SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add onions. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until caramelized. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and using a hand-held blender, puree until smooth. Strain through a sieve and cool completely. Taste, and reseason if necessary.