Description
This French Onion Pasta is a luxurious, creamy one-pot wonder featuring deeply caramelized onions simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce and topped with melted cheese. It’s a versatile and budget-friendly dish that’s sure to become a favorite!
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
- 1 12 oz. can evaporated milk
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons beef bouillon
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 pound short-cut pasta, uncooked
- 5 oz. Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize onions: Melt butter and olive oil in a Dutch oven. Add onions, salt, and pepper. Cook until caramelized.
- Make sauce: Add garlic, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce to caramelized onions. Add water, half of evaporated milk, cornstarch mixture, beef bouillon, and herbs. Bring to a boil.
- Boil pasta: Add pasta, simmer for 20-25 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally. Add water as needed.
- Add cheeses: Remove from heat, stir in Gruyere and Parmesan until melted. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Make sure to stir the onions occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more water or milk to suit your preference.
- Feel free to customize this dish with additional herbs or spices for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 483 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 562mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg