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French Onion Soup Pasta

A delightful fusion that combines classic French onion soup flavors with pasta, featuring caramelized onions in a creamy béchamel sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 Baguette breadcrumbs Perfect for creating crispy homemade breadcrumbs.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Essential for sautéing the onions.
  • 1 tsp Salt Enhances the flavor of all ingredients.
  • 1 tsp Pepper Adds a subtle kick.
  • 2 tsp Oregano Brings earthy flavor.
  • 300 g Cavatappi Macaroni Ideal pasta shape.
  • 5 Onions Thinly sliced.
  • 1/2 cup beef broth Adds depth and richness.
  • 3 cups Heavy Cream Creates a luscious béchamel sauce.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated for creaminess.
  • 1 tbsp Flour For béchamel.
  • 3 tbsp water For béchamel.
  • 1 tsp Sugar Optional for caramelization.
  • Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish.
  • 2 tsp Salt To season béchamel.
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder Infuses garlic flavor.
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder Adds smokiness.
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg Enhances creaminess.

Method
 

  1. Caramelize the onions by sautéing them in olive oil for 30–40 minutes until golden.
  2. Add beef broth to the onions if they stick, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Make béchamel sauce by whisking flour into melted butter, then gradually adding heavy cream.
  4. Combine two-thirds of the caramelized onions with the béchamel, season, and mix with cooked cavatappi.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

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