Description
A comforting pasta dish that captures the heartwarming essence of French onion soup with rich flavors of caramelized onions and melted Gruyère cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1–2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3–4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary
(or dried) - Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Splash of red wine
- Optional: Crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Sauté the onions in a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil and butter for about 30 minutes until caramelized.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for one minute. Pour in broth and wine; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook fettuccine pasta in salted water until al dente, reserving some pasta water before draining.
- Combine the drained pasta with the onion and broth mixture, tossing to coat.
- Incorporate shredded Gruyère, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese and fresh herbs, with crusty bread on the side if desired.
Notes
Feel free to substitute Gruyère with Emmental or use a blend of mozzarella and parmesan for a milder taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: French onion soup, pasta, Gruyère cheese, comfort food, cozy meals