Description
French onion pasta is the ultimate comfort food, combining the rich flavors of caramelized onions and gooey cheese with the heartiness of pasta. Perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz wide pasta (fettuccine or pappardelle recommended)
- 2 large sweet onions, sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 ½ cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté onions in melted butter over medium heat until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Pour in beef broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheese until melted; adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot, optionally broiling with extra cheese on top to create a bubbly crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg