Description
A comforting pasta dish inspired by the rich flavors of French onion soup, featuring caramelized onions and creamy Gruyère cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
- Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the onions are caramelized, add the vegetable broth and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the onion broth mixture, stirring to coat.
- Add the Gruyère cheese and mix until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For a creamier version, consider adding heavy cream or a vegan alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: French onion, pasta, comfort food, creamy cheese, vegetarian