b'WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:Melt the 3 tablespoons of butter in a nonstick saut pan and gently cook the onions until soft and caramelized. Let them cook on medium-low heat for 3 minutes, and then sprinkle a little of the salt andteaspoon sugar (if desired) over them. Cover the pan and turn the heat down to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the onions from the pan and set aside. Wipe out the pan with a paper towel.'