Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of French onion soup transformed into a luscious pasta dish. This French Onion Pasta recipe features caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and melted Gruyère cheese for a truly unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (rigatoni, penne, or spaghetti)
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes until deeply golden brown and caramelized.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. If using, pour in white wine and deglaze the pot. Let the wine reduce slightly, then pour in beef broth and add thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Add drained pasta to the pot with the French onion sauce. Toss to coat, adding pasta water as needed to create a creamy consistency. Remove from heat and stir in half of the Gruyère cheese until melted.
- Serve immediately, topped with remaining Gruyère cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
- For richer flavor, use homemade beef broth.
- Caramelizing onions takes time – don’t rush the process for best results.
- Add a splash of heavy cream at the end for extra creaminess.
- Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: French onion pasta, caramelized onion pasta, Gruyère cheese, beef broth, comfort food, pasta recipe, homemade pasta, easy pasta recipe