Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of French Onion Pasta with this easy-to-follow recipe. Caramelized onions, creamy sauce, and gooey cheese come together to create a satisfying dish that is perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (such as rigatoni or penne)
Caramelized Onions:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sugar
Garlic Thyme Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Caramelize the Onions: In a skillet, cook onions with butter, olive oil, salt, pepper, and sugar until caramelized.
- Prepare the Garlic Thyme Sauce: Add garlic, thyme, and deglaze with white wine. Add broth, simmer, then add cream.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix in pasta, Gruyère, and Parmesan. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use mushroom or vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
- Swap Gruyère with Swiss or provolone cheese if needed.
- Pair with a green salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
