Description
This Easy French Onion Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines caramelized onions with a creamy sauce, pasta, and a cheesy topping. It’s a perfect meal for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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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
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)
- 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
Additional
- 1 pound short cut pasta, uncooked (orecchiette recommended)
- 5 oz. freshly shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly shredded Parmesan Cheese
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize onions: Melt butter in olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions, salt, and pepper. Cook until caramelized, about 30-35 minutes.
- Make sauce: Add garlic, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce to the caramelized onions. Add water, evaporated milk, cornstarch, beef bouillon, parsley, thyme, oregano, paprika, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Boil pasta: Add pasta to the sauce and simmer for 20-25 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Add cheeses: Remove from heat and stir in Gruyere and Parmesan until melted. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- If you prefer a saucier pasta, add more water or milk at the end.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg