Description
A rich and comforting pasta dish that combines the savory sweetness of caramelized onions with the creamy, cheesy essence of French onion soup.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups beef broth
- 12 oz pasta (fusilli, penne, or similar)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions, sugar, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes until onions are deep golden and caramelized.
- Stir in the garlic and thyme, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Add the cooked pasta to the onion mixture, then stir in the heavy cream, Gruyère, and Parmesan cheeses.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes more, until the cheese is melted and sauce is creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth instead of beef broth for a vegetarian version.
- Gruyère cheese is traditional but can be substituted with Swiss or mozzarella.
- Cook onions slowly to bring out their natural sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg