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French Onion Pasta

A rich, cozy, and ultra-creamy pasta inspired by classic French onion soup. Loaded with caramelized onions, savory broth, herbs, cream, and melty cheese—it’s the perfect comforting weeknight dinner.
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Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese or Parmesan
  • 12 ounces pasta fettuccine, linguine, or rigatoni
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. Add the sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized (20–30 minutes).
  3. Stir in garlic and thyme and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add Worcestershire sauce and broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up all the browned bits.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  7. Add the cooked pasta directly to the onion sauce and toss to coat.
  8. Stir in the Gruyere or Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
  9. Add pasta water as needed for a smoother sauce.
  10. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  11. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

• Beef broth gives deeper French onion soup flavor; chicken broth makes it lighter.
• Add 1/2 cup white wine when deglazing for gourmet flavor.
• For a richer sauce, add 2 tablespoons of cream cheese.
• Mushrooms, spinach, or leftover chicken can be added for extra protein and texture.
• Gruyere gives an authentic French onion flavor; Parmesan works for a budget-friendly option.
Estimated per serving: Carbs 55g – Protein 16g – Fat 27g – Fiber 3g.