French Onion Pasta Recipe: Indulgent Comfort You Can Create at Home
This French Onion Pasta Recipe brings the flavors of classic French onion soup into a velvety pasta dish that is both comforting and indulgent.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until caramelized.
- Stir in the garlic and thyme, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add the broth and cream, bringing to a simmer.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and half of the Gruyère cheese until well combined.
- Top with remaining cheese and cover until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For added richness, use homemade broth.
- Feel free to mix in other cheese varieties for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 18 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams