Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy French Onion Pasta. Caramelized onions, garlic, and a blend of cheeses come together to create a luscious sauce that coats every strand of pasta. This vegetarian dish is perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- ½ cup dry white wine (or vegetable broth)
- 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or your choice)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Gruyère cheese (or Swiss)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: In a large skillet, cook onions with salt and sugar until deeply golden. Add garlic and thyme.
- Deglaze the Pan: Pour in white wine or broth, simmer until mostly evaporated.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta until al dente, then drain.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in cream, Gruyère, and Parmesan until smooth. Add pasta, toss to coat.
- Finish and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of wine.
- Caramelize onions slowly for the richest flavor—don’t rush!
- Add mushrooms for an extra savory boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
