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French Onion Pasta Recipe

French Onion Pasta Recipe

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  • Author: Stacy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Easy French Onion Pasta is a delicious twist on the classic French onion soup. Caramelized onions are combined with a creamy sauce, pasta, and two types of cheese for a comforting and flavorful dish.


Ingredients

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FOR THE ONIONS

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 large yellow onions, sliced into rings 1/8-inch thick (Mandoline recommended)
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper

FOR THE SAUCE

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • pinch-1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 5 1/2 cups water (may sub beef broth and omit bouillon)
  • 1 12 oz. can evaporated milk
  • 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons beef bouillon (granulated, base or cubes) (may omit and use beef broth instead of water)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced (or 3/4 tsp dried)
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Add Last

  • 1 pound short cut pasta, uncooked (I use orecchiette)
  • 5 oz. freshly shredded Gruyere cheese
  • 1/4 cup freshly shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Caramelize onions: Melt butter in olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions, salt, and pepper. Cook until caramelized, about 30-35 minutes.
  2. Make sauce: Add garlic, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce to the caramelized onions. Add liquids, seasonings, and bring to a boil.
  3. Boil pasta: Add pasta to the boiling sauce and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until al dente, stirring often.
  4. Add cheeses: Remove from heat and stir in Gruyere and Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, you can use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
  • You can customize the cheese blend according to your preference.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 49g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 21g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg