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A close-up of a bowl of French Onion Pasta Recipe featuring fusilli pasta coated in a rich sauce, topped with melted cheese and caramelized onions.

French Onion Pasta


  • Author: recipebychefs.com
  • Total Time: 55 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple pasta dish inspired by the flavors of classic French onion soup.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound pasta (such as penne or rotini)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes until deeply caramelized and soft.
  3. Add garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let the wine reduce by half, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add beef broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly.
  6. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat. If the sauce seems too thick, add reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in Gruyère cheese until melted and creamy.
  8. Serve immediately, topped with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For deeper onion flavor, caramelize the onions slowly over low heat.
  • You can substitute vegetable broth for beef broth if preferred.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 45 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 12
  • Sodium: 750
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 14
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 85
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 55

Keywords: French onion pasta, creamy pasta, Gruyère cheese, onion soup pasta, easy dinner