Description
A comforting and flavorful one-pot pasta dish featuring caramelized onions, creamy cheeses, and aromatic herbs. This French-American fusion recipe is a perfect balance of savory flavors and creamy textures, making it an ideal choice for an easy and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Onion Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Pasta:
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 12 ounces uncooked pasta, such as penne or rigatoni
Finishing Touches:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot, add onions, salt, and pepper. Cook for 25-30 minutes until caramelized.
- Add Flavor: Stir in balsamic vinegar, garlic, and thyme; cook for another minute.
- Cook Pasta: Pour in beef broth and water, bring to a boil. Add pasta, simmer for 10-12 minutes until al dente.
- Finish Dish: Stir in cream, Gruyère, and Parmesan until melted. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
- Substitute Swiss cheese for Gruyère if needed.
- Add mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
