Description
A delightful twist on classic French onion soup, this pasta dish combines tender noodles with rich broth, caramelized onions, and melted Gruyère cheese for ultimate comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz wide pasta (e.g., pappardelle)
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions along with a pinch of salt. Cook for about 20-25 minutes until they turn golden brown and sweet, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the beef broth and add thyme. Let the mixture simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- In a separate pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the onion-broth mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired texture.
- Transfer to an oven-safe dish, sprinkle Gruyère on top, and broil for 3-5 minutes until cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, swap beef broth for vegetable broth and use plant-based cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg