Description
A creamy and flavorful French onion pasta dish that combines the rich, caramelized flavors of French onion soup with tender pasta and gooey cheese. This easy recipe is a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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Caramelized Onions:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 large yellow onions, sliced
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
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
- 1 12 oz. can evaporated milk
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons beef bouillon
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 pound short cut pasta
- 5 oz. Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Caramelize onions: Melt butter in olive oil, add onions, salt, and pepper. Cook until caramelized.
- Make sauce: Sauté garlic, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Add liquids, cornstarch, beef bouillon, and seasonings. Boil.
- Boil pasta: Add pasta to the sauce and simmer until al dente. Stir often and add water as needed.
- Add cheeses: Remove from heat, stir in Gruyere and Parmesan until melted. Season and adjust consistency with water or milk. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of beef bouillon.
- To enhance the flavors, you can add a splash of white wine while caramelizing the onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: French onion pasta, pasta recipe, comfort food, easy dinner
