Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful pasta dish with this French Onion Pasta recipe. Caramelized onions, creamy sauce, and a blend of cheeses create a rich and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Onions:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Sauce and Pasta:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (or additional broth)
- 8 ounces pasta (such as rigatoni or fettuccine)
- 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- optional extra thyme or cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet, cook onions with salt, pepper, and sugar until caramelized.
- Add Flavor: Stir in garlic, then deglaze with white wine.
- Prepare Pasta: Cook pasta al dente in a separate pot.
- Create Sauce: Add broth to skillet, simmer, then stir in cream, cheeses, and thyme.
- Combine and Serve: Toss pasta in sauce, simmer briefly, and serve hot with optional garnishes.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and ensure cheeses are rennet-free.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for a heartier dish.
- This pasta reheats well for next-day leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
