Description
A creamy and savory pasta dish inspired by the classic French onion soup, featuring caramelized onions and a rich cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer, allowing it to reduce slightly.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Stir in the grated Gruyère cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or mushrooms for extra protein.
- This dish is best served immediately but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg