Cipollini Agro Dolce (sweet And Sour Onions)

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs cipollini onions, peeled
• 1 cup dry wine
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 small red chili pepper, halved and seeded (optional)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

Recipe

• 1 place onions in a single layer in a large pot.
• 2 add equal amounts of wine and water, enough to cover the onions.
• 3 add olive oil, salt, pepper, and red chili pepper if using.
• 4 bring to a boil, cover and boil slowly for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 5 remove cover and add sugar, vinegar, and tomato paste, stirring to combine.
• 6 boil down liquid, stirring often, to glaze onions with juices, until the sauce has thickened and the onions are tender, about 25 minutes.
• 7 remove chile before serving.