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French Onion Pasta
This French Onion Pasta is a deeply flavorful and comforting dish that combines the rich, sweet notes of caramelized onions with a savory broth, a touch of cream, and melted cheese, all tossed with your favorite pasta. It's a delightful fusion of classic French onion soup and hearty Italian pasta, creating an unmatched flavor experience perfect for dinner.
#Dinner
#Pasta
#French Onion
#Comfort Food
#Creamy
#Cheese
#Caramelized Onions
#One Pot (mostly)
Rich French Onion Pasta
Recipe Information
15m
Prep Time
1h 10m
Cook Time
1h 25m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
French-American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
680
Calories
28g
Protein
75g
Carbs
32g
Fat
Creamy Pasta with Melted Cheese
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Instructions
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- Melt butter and olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes until they are deeply caramelized and soft. This step is crucial for flavor.40m
Preview40mPreviewMelt butter and olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes until they are deeply caramelized and soft. This step is crucial for flavor. - Add the minced garlic to the pot with the caramelized onions and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.1m
Preview1mPreviewAdd the minced garlic to the pot with the caramelized onions and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant. - Pour in the dry white wine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until the wine has mostly reduced.4m
Preview4mPreviewPour in the dry white wine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until the wine has mostly reduced. - Stir in the beef broth, fresh thyme, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly reduce.10m
Preview10mPreviewStir in the beef broth, fresh thyme, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly reduce. - While the sauce simmers, cook the pasta according to package directions in a separate pot of salted boiling water until al dente.10m
Preview10mPreviewWhile the sauce simmers, cook the pasta according to package directions in a separate pot of salted boiling water until al dente. - Remove the bay leaf from the sauce. Stir in the heavy cream and 1 cup of shredded Gruyere cheese until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.3m
Preview3mPreviewRemove the bay leaf from the sauce. Stir in the heavy cream and 1 cup of shredded Gruyere cheese until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. - Add the drained cooked pasta to the pot with the sauce and toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.2m
Preview2mPreviewAdd the drained cooked pasta to the pot with the sauce and toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached. - Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded Gruyere cheese and a crack of fresh black pepper if desired.0mPreview0mPreviewServe immediately, garnished with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded Gruyere cheese and a crack of fresh black pepper if desired.
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