Description
French Onion Pasta is a creamy and flavorful dish that combines the rich taste of caramelized onions with pasta, creating a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (such as fettuccine or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese (or Swiss cheese)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, for about 15-20 minutes until they are caramelized and golden brown.
- Stir in the minced garlic, sugar, salt, black pepper, thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, Gruyère cheese, and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute beef broth with vegetable broth and use a plant-based cheese.
- Add cooked mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg