Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this French Onion Pasta recipe. Caramelized onions, creamy Gruyère and Parmesan cheese sauce, all tossed with al dente pasta for a rich and satisfying meal. Perfect for a cozy night in or to impress guests with a gourmet twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (fettuccine or linguine)
Caramelized Onions:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce:
- ½ cup dry white wine or vegetable broth
- 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (or Swiss)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Caramelize the Onions: In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions, salt, and sugar. Cook for 20–25 minutes until caramelized. Add thyme and garlic, cook for 1 minute.
- Prepare the Sauce: Deglaze the pan with white wine (or broth), simmer for 2–3 minutes. Stir in broth and cream, bring to a simmer. Add Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses, stir until melted.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked pasta to the sauce, toss to coat, using reserved pasta water as needed. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra richness, top each serving with more Gruyère and broil briefly until bubbly.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make it gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
