French Onion Pasta
This creamy, savory French onion pasta is inspired by the favorite soup. Perfect for cozy nights in.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the topping:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the pasta:
- 1 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups caramelized onions
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme plus more for garnish
- 12 ounces pasta
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded gruyere plus more for serving
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the topping: in a small skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Prepare the pasta: heat the butter in a large saucepan on medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 30-60 seconds, then add the caramelized onions and stir to combine.
- Add the broth, water, wine and thyme, then bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook, stirring frequently, until the pasta is al dente and the liquid is mostly absorbed, 11-13 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cream and gruyere. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top each serving of pasta with gruyere and 2 tablespoons of breadcrumb topping.
Notes
- Prep time does not include caramelizing onions. I recommend doing this advance; follow my post on How to Caramelize Onions.
