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French Onion Pasta

A delicious pasta dish inspired by classic French onion soup, featuring caramelized onions, creamy cheese, and a rich broth.
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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: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz fettuccine or any pasta of choice
Onions
  • 3 medium yellow onions thinly sliced
Broth
  • 2 cups beef broth or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option
Cheese
  • 1 cup gruyère cheese shredded
Butter and Oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter for caramelizing onions
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp thyme dried or fresh
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Caramelize Onions
  1. In a skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized and golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the beef broth to the caramelized onions and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cooked pasta, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
Add Cheese
  1. Remove from heat and stir in the gruyère cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve
  1. Serve the pasta hot, garnished with fresh parsley and additional cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit any meat-based ingredients.

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