Description
French Onion Soup Pasta with Gruyère is a cozy, indulgent dish that marries the rich flavors of classic French onion soup with comforting pasta. This recipe features tender caramelized onions mingling with al dente pasta, all topped with bubbling, gooey Gruyère cheese. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or an elegant gathering, this dish elevates any mealtime experience and wraps you in warmth and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 3 large sweet onions, sliced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cups low-sodium beef or vegetable broth
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese, plus more for topping
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add sliced onions and season lightly with salt. Cook until soft and golden brown (20-25 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Add garlic and thyme: Stir in minced garlic and thyme; sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth: Add the broth to the skillet and bring to a simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Cook the pasta: While the broth simmers, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain without rinsing.
- Combine everything: Mix drained pasta into the skillet with the onion-broth mixture until well combined.
- Cheese time: Top with shredded Gruyère cheese; optionally broil until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 59mg