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French Onion Pasta (Creamy & Comforting)

This French Onion Pasta features deeply caramelized onions, a rich savory-cream sauce, and tender pasta. Inspired by classic French onion soup flavors, it’s cozy, elegant, and perfect for weeknights or special dinners. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Servings: 4 servings Calories: ~520 kcal per serving (estimate)
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta fettuccine, linguine, or rigatoni
  • 3 large yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1½ cups beef or vegetable broth
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup shredded Gruyère or freshly grated Parmesan
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Fresh thyme optional

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water; drain.
  2. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  3. Add onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized (25–30 minutes).
  4. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Deglaze with broth, scraping up browned bits; simmer 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat.
  8. Stir in cheese until melted and smooth.
  9. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  10. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Serve warm.

Notes

Patience with onions is key—don’t rush caramelization.
Gruyère gives classic flavor; Parmesan works well too.