Description
Indulge in the warmth of French Onion Soup Pasta with Gruyère, where the sweet aroma of caramelized onions meets hearty pasta in a rich broth. Topped with gooey Gruyère cheese, this comforting dish is perfect for chilly nights, transforming skeptics into fans with every delicious bite. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this recipe is ideal for family gatherings or quiet evenings in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 large sweet yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Gruyère cheese
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add sliced onions and cook slowly for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and thyme; sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Meanwhile, boil salted water in a pot and cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve some pasta water.
- Pour beef broth and balsamic vinegar into the skillet, simmering for 5-10 minutes.
- Mix cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved water if necessary; top with grated Gruyère cheese and let melt on low heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra thyme or cheese as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg