Description
Experience the rich and creamy comfort of French Onion Pasta, featuring caramelized onions, melted Gruyère cheese, and your choice of fettuccine or pappardelle, bringing a classic French dish to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Fettuccine or Pappardelle Pasta
- 2 large Yellow Onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Gruyère Cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 cups Beef or Vegetable Broth
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Fresh Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the onions: In a large skillet, melt equal parts butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions along with a pinch of salt. Stir frequently, allowing them to caramelize for about 20-25 minutes, until they turn a deep golden brown.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Create the broth: Pour in the beef or vegetable broth, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
- Combine pasta and broth: Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, ensuring every strand is coated in the luscious broth.
- Melt in Gruyère: Remove the skillet from the heat, add the Gruyère cheese, and stir until fully melted.
- Season: Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Plate and garnish: Serve warm in bowls, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the caramelized onions in advance and store them in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat before adding remaining ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg