Description
French Onion Pasta combines the comforting flavors of caramelized onions and melted cheese with perfectly cooked pasta, creating a dish that feels like a warm hug. This easy recipe will have your friends and family clamoring for seconds as they savor every rich, savory bite. Ideal for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this dish is not only delicious but also visually stunning with its golden hues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 large sweet yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Gruyère or mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add sliced onions and cook for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown and caramelized.
- Pour in the beef broth and scrape any brown bits from the pan. Stir well to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and mix in the heavy cream. Let simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Meanwhile, boil salted water in a pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the onion mixture. Toss until coated in sauce.
- Sprinkle with grated cheese and thyme before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg