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French Onion Pasta Recipe

French Onion Pasta Recipe

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  • Author: Paula
  • 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 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Boil pasta: Add pasta to the sauce and simmer for 20-25 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally.
  4. 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