Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of French Onion Soup Pasta, where caramelized onions meet al dente pasta, all enveloped in a blanket of gooey Gruyère cheese. This comforting dish is perfect for chilly evenings, transforming your kitchen into a haven of warmth and delicious aromas. Treat yourself and loved ones to an unforgettable dining experience that feels gourmet yet is easy to prepare!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz wide pasta (e.g., pappardelle)
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Caramelize the Onions: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and salt; cook for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- 2. Add Broth: Pour in beef broth and thyme, simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- 3. Cook Pasta: Boil salted water in a separate pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water, then drain.
- 4. Combine: Mix cooked pasta with the onion-broth mixture until well coated. Add reserved pasta water gradually if needed for consistency.
- 5. Broil: Transfer mixture to an oven-safe dish, top with shredded Gruyère cheese, and broil for 3-5 minutes until bubbling and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg