Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish inspired by the classic French onion soup, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of thyme
- 1 cup of beef broth
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of grated Gruyère cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and thyme, cooking for an additional minute.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer, allowing it to reduce slightly.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, mixing well.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Stir in the grated Gruyère cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute beef broth with vegetable broth.
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or mushrooms for extra protein.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: French Onion Pasta, creamy pasta, comfort food