Description
French Onion Pasta is a comforting dish that combines the rich flavors of caramelized onions and melted cheese with perfectly cooked pasta. This delightful recipe is not only easy to make but also brings warmth and satisfaction to any meal, whether it’s a cozy dinner at home or an impressive addition to a gathering. With every bite, indulge in the creamy goodness that makes this dish unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Boil salted water in another pot, then cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Pour beef broth into the skillet with onions and garlic, scraping any browned bits from the pan. Simmer briefly before stirring in cream cheese until smooth.
- Drain cooked pasta and add it to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Stir in Gruyère and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper, then garnish with fresh thyme.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg