Description
A comforting fusion of rich French onion soup flavors with creamy, cheesy pasta for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups beef broth
- 8 ounces pasta (like penne or fusilli)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until caramelized, about 25-30 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and thyme, cook for another minute.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any browned bits, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add beef broth and bring to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Add the cooked pasta to the onion mixture, stirring to coat well.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Gruyère, and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth for beef broth.
- Add extra cheese on top and broil for a few minutes for a bubbly, golden crust.
- Use sweet onions for an even richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg