Description
French Onion Pasta is a comforting yet elegant dish that brings the rich, savory flavors of classic French onion soup to your dinner table. With caramelized onions, aromatic garlic, and gooey cheese enveloping tender pasta, this dish is perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and add a pinch of salt. Cook the fettuccine until al dente according to package instructions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add sliced onions and cook slowly for about 20 minutes until they are golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and thyme; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Drain pasta (reserving some water) and toss it into the skillet with the sauce. Mix well, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Top with shredded Gruyère cheese and cover briefly until melted. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg