Mediterranean-Style Onions - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package frozen white pearl onions
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup chopped seedless raisin
3 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, minced

Preparation

In a saucepan, put onions in 1-in of water. Add vinegar, tomato paste, olive oil, bay leaf, thyme, salt, black pepper, sugar and raisins.
Cover. Cook over low heat about 15 minute until onions are barely tender. Do not overcook. Transfer to shallow dish.
Pour sauce over onions, Cool and sprinkle with parsley. Chill at least 1 hour.