Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of French Onion Pasta, a creamy and savory dish that combines caramelized onions with gooey Gruyère cheese. This pasta is a delightful twist on the classic French onion soup, perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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For the Caramelized Onions:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
For the Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (e.g., rigatoni or penne)
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions, salt, and pepper. Cook slowly, stirring often, for 30–40 minutes until onions are deeply caramelized.
- Add Flavor: Add garlic, balsamic vinegar, and thyme to the caramelized onions. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Cook the Pasta: Meanwhile, boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the onions. Stir in reserved pasta water, heavy cream, Gruyère cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Toss until creamy and well combined.
- Serve: Serve the pasta warm, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine while caramelizing the onions.
- If needed, you can substitute Gruyère cheese with Swiss or mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
