Description
Savor the irresistible flavors of French Onion Pasta, combining sweet caramelized onions and creamy sauce for a comforting meal. Quick and easy, it’s perfect for dinner any night.
Ingredients
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil (2 tablespoons)
- Butter (2 tablespoons)
- Yellow Onions (4, thinly sliced)
- Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
- Beef Broth (4 1/2 cups)
- Shell Pasta (1 pound)
- Dried Thyme (1 teaspoon)
- Heavy Cream (1 cup)
- Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup, grated)
- Salt & Pepper
- Fresh Parsley (1/4 cup, finely chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over low heat.
- Add sliced onions and cook for 25-30 minutes until caramelized.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in some beef broth to deglaze the pan, scraping the flavorful bits.
- Add remaining broth, pasta, and thyme; simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until heated through.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Use high-quality beef broth for richer flavor.
Substitute gluten-free pasta or vegetable broth for a lighter version.
Avoid browning garlic by adding it after the onions are caramelized.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 75mg