Description
French Onion Soup Pasta with Gruyère takes the comforting flavors of classic French onion soup and transforms them into a delightful pasta dish. Rich caramelized onions blend seamlessly with creamy Gruyère cheese, creating a savory sauce that envelops each strand of pasta. Perfect for cozy evenings or impressing guests, this recipe delivers an unforgettable experience that captures the essence of Parisian bistros right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 large sweet yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and thyme; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Meanwhile, boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water.
- Pour beef broth and balsamic vinegar into the onion mixture; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing well with the sauce and adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Sprinkle grated Gruyère cheese on top and cover with a lid for 3-5 minutes until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional thyme if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg