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Easy Cheesy French Onion Soup Pasta Recipe

If you love the deep, savory flavour of French onion soup, this easy cheesy French onion pasta recipe is about to become a new favorite. Sweet, caramelized onions are slowly cooked until golden and jammy, then simmered in a rich beef broth with a splash of cream to create a silky, flavor-packed sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Servings 4
Calories 746 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 large Onion - thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic - minced
  • ½ tsp Sugar - optional
  • ⅓ cup White Wine - optional
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch (Cornflour)
  • 4 cups Beef Broth - or vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce - optional
  • 12 oz Penne Pasta
  • ¼ cup Heavy Cream (Double Cream)
  • 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella - torn into small pieces
  • ½ cup Gruyere Cheese - or cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Fresh Parsley - to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Peel, half and carefully slice the onions from root to tip making them as similar in size as you can for even cooking.
  • Heat the butter in a large, wide pan or dutch oven over a medium heat.
  • Add the sliced onions, salt, pepper and sugar to the pan.
  • Cook the onion for around 15 minutes until soft and golden. Stir often to ensure even cooking.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds on low heat.
  • Add the wine to the pan and let the alcohol bubble off for a minute or two
  • Sprinkle cornstarch over onions and stir for 1 minute.
  • Slowly pour in the broth, stirring to combine, Add the Worcestershire sauce if using.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and continue to cook at a gentle simmer to allow the flavors to develop.
  • Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions in salted water.
  • Once cooked, add the pasta directly to the simmering onion-broth mixture.
  • Stir in the cream and mozzarella.
  • Sprinkle gruyere cheese over the pasta, cover the pan with a lid and allow to cook for 1 minute until melt.
  • Optional: Turn the broiler (grill) to high and broil the cheese for a minute or two until golden brown. Don’t step away from the dish as it is very easy to end up with burnt cheese.
  • Garnish the pasta with parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 746kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 33gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 1446mgPotassium: 588mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 937IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 529mgIron: 2mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be taken as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and the Family Food Kitchen can't guarantee the accuracy of this information.
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