Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy French Onion Pasta. Caramelized onions, Parmesan cheese, and a touch of cream create a luscious sauce that coats every strand of pasta. This vegetarian dish is perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 2 cups vegetable or beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine or linguine recommended)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet, cook onions with salt, pepper, and sugar until golden and caramelized.
- Add Flavor: Stir in garlic, deglaze with white wine, then add broth and thyme.
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta al dente, reserving some pasta water.
- Make the Sauce: Combine cream and Parmesan with onion mixture until creamy.
- Combine and Serve: Toss pasta in the sauce, adding pasta water as needed. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- You can substitute wine with extra broth.
- For a richer flavor, use beef broth.
- Enhance with mushrooms or cooked chicken for added protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
