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This streamlined Ultimate French Onion Pasta with Rich Caramelized Onions and Gooey Gruyère is built for busy cooks who want deep flavor without fuss. It leans on slow caramelized onions and fast pasta cooking to deliver comfort in under an hour. Use pantry staples and one skillet to keep cleanup simple and the taste impressive. If you love onion forward dishes, try our French onion chowder for another quick weeknight option.
Ultimate French Onion Pasta with Rich Caramelized Onions and Gooey Gruyère
A quick weeknight pasta dish featuring rich caramelized onions and gooey Gruyère cheese, perfect for busy cooks seeking deep flavor without hassle.
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 8 oz. pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the balsamic vinegar, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Add the broth and bring to a simmer, letting it reduce for about 10 minutes.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the caramelized onion mixture.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle with Gruyère cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently with a splash of broth to restore sauciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg