Description
French Onion Pasta is a comforting dish that combines the rich flavors of caramelized onions, creamy sauce, and gooey cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this easy recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare. Each bite offers a delightful blend of savory goodness that’s sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup freshly grated Gruyère cheese
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in garlic for 1 minute, then add beef broth, scraping up any bits from the pan.
- Lower the heat, mix in heavy cream and thyme, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Combine drained pasta with the onion mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Stir in Gruyère cheese until melted.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan and a sprinkle of thyme.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 102mg