Description
This French Onion Soup Pasta is a comforting, one-pan dish that combines the deep flavor of caramelized onions with creamy melted cheese and pasta, inspired by the classic French onion soup.
Ingredients
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 12 oz pasta (fusilli, penne, or short pasta)
- 1 1/2 cups Gruyère cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring often, until deeply golden and caramelized, about 30-40 minutes.
- Add garlic and thyme; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits.
- Stir in the beef broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add pasta directly to the broth and simmer uncovered until pasta is al dente and the liquid thickens into a sauce.
- Turn off the heat and stir in Gruyère and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional balsamic vinegar to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with more cheese or thyme if desired.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth and vegetarian cheese to make this dish vegetarian.
- Different cheeses like fontina or mozzarella can be substituted.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
