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French Onion Pasta

A delicious pasta dish inspired by the classic French onion soup, featuring caramelized onions, creamy sauce, and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, pasta
Cuisine: French, Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz fettuccine or any pasta of choice
Onions
  • 3 medium yellow onions thinly sliced
Butter and Oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Broth and Cream
  • 2 cups beef broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 cup heavy cream
Cheese
  • 1 cup gruyère cheese shredded
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp thyme dried
  • 1 tbsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Caramelize the Onions
  1. In a skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, for about 20-25 minutes until they are golden brown and caramelized.
Make the Sauce
  1. Add the beef broth to the skillet with the caramelized onions and bring to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper, and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
Combine Pasta and Sauce
  1. Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to combine, ensuring the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
Serve
  1. Serve the pasta hot, topped with shredded gruyère and grated parmesan cheese. Optionally, broil for a few minutes to melt the cheese on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.

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