Description
A delicious pasta dish that captures the rich flavors of French onion soup with caramelized onions and melted cheese, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams pasta of choice (mafalda recommended)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup butter
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 large yellow onions (sliced)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (Chardonnay)
- 6.5 cups beef stock (low sodium)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme (plus more for garnishing)
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese (shredded, plus more for garnishing)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Slice your onions and set aside.
- In a large deep pan, add olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add onions and sauté for at least 20 minutes, stirring often to caramelize.
- Once caramelized, add garlic, nutmeg, pepper, and thyme; sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
- Deglaze with white wine and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until reduced by half.
- Add pasta and beef broth, ensuring the broth covers the pasta.
- Cover and simmer on medium heat for 10-12 minutes until pasta is cooked and broth absorbed, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and mix in heavy cream, Gruyere, and Parmesan. Adjust thickness with more cream or broth if necessary.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve with fresh thyme and Parmesan on top.
Notes
Make sure to cook the onions slowly for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: French onion, pasta, comfort food, creamy pasta, cheese