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Homemade French Onion Pasta coated in caramelized onion sauce, topped with parsley, served in a rustic ceramic bowl with a fork.

French Onion Pasta

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A cozy, one-pot French Onion Pasta dish that transforms the rich, caramelized flavors of French onion soup into a creamy, cheesy dinner that actually fills you up. Perfect for weeknights or when you want comfort food with a special twist.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Onion Caramelizing 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large Yellow onions - Thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2–3 sprigs Fresh thyme
  • Salt & pepper - To taste
  • 12 oz Egg noodles or pappardelle - Wide pasta works best
  • 2 cups Beef broth - Or chicken/vegetable broth
  • ½ cup White wine - Optional, for deglazing
  • 1 cup Heavy cream - Or half-and-half
  • 3 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese - Grated
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese - Grated
  • 2 oz Cream cheese - Softened
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh chives - Chopped, for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce - Optional, depth of flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Balsamic vinegar - Optional
  • 1–2 Bay leaves - Optional
  • Fresh parsley - Optional garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • 1 Large pot (for pasta)
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cheese grater

Method
 

  1. Slice onions, then cook slowly in butter & oil with salt until deep golden brown (30–40 min).
  2. Add garlic & thyme, then deglaze with wine (if using). Stir in broth and simmer 10 min with seasoning.
  3. Boil pasta in salted water until just shy of al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
  4. Add drained pasta into onion mixture and toss together.
  5. Pour in heavy cream, then add Gruyère & Parmesan in handfuls, stirring until melted.
  6. Stir in cream cheese, adjust with pasta water, and garnish with chives before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 20gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 430mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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