Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of French Onion Pasta, where rich, caramelized onions meld beautifully with tender pasta and ooey-gooey cheese. This comforting dish is perfect for cozy evenings or impressing guests at dinner parties. With its delightful blend of flavors and simple preparation, you’ll find yourself making it time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and sauté for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Pour in beef broth, add salt, pepper, and thyme. Simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream until fully incorporated.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Toss cooked pasta into the onion mixture until well coated.
- Stir in Gruyère cheese until melted and combined.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra thyme or cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 100mg