Description
French Onion Pasta brings together sweet caramelized onions, savory broth, gooey cheese, and al dente pasta in a rich, comforting dish inspired by the classic soup.
Ingredients
- Yellow Onions: 4 large, thinly sliced
- Butter: 3 tablespoons
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Fresh Thyme: 1 teaspoon (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- Dry White Wine (optional): 1/4 cup
- Beef or Vegetable Broth: 1 cup
- Pasta (Rigatoni or Fusilli): 12 oz
- Gruyère Cheese: 1 cup, shredded
- Parmesan Cheese: 1/2 cup, grated
- Salt & Pepper: To taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-low heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Melt butter and oil, add onions and salt. Cook 25–30 minutes, stirring until caramelized.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Boil pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Assemble the Dish: Add garlic and thyme to onions, cook 1 minute. Deglaze with wine or broth.
- Cook to Perfection: Add broth and bring to simmer. Stir in pasta and half of reserved water.
- Finishing Touches: Gradually stir in cheeses until melted. Adjust with more pasta water if needed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with extra cheese and thyme. Optional: broil for bubbly top.
Notes
- Don’t rush the onions—caramelizing takes time for flavor.
- Use reserved pasta water for a creamy, clingy sauce.
- Substitute Gruyère with Swiss or fontina if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg