Description
A cozy dish that combines the rich flavors of French onion soup with hearty pasta, topped with melty Gruyère cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz wide pasta (e.g., pappardelle)
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and a pinch of salt; cook for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Pour in the beef broth and add thyme, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- While the onion-broth mixture simmers, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Mix the cooked pasta with the onion-broth mixture until well coated, adding reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Transfer to an oven-safe dish, top with Gruyère cheese, and broil for 3-5 minutes until bubbling and golden.
Notes
For the best flavor, prepare the caramelized onions and broth mixture ahead of time. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before adding cooked pasta.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, comfort food, French onion soup, cheesy pasta, easy dinner