Description
Savor the delightful fusion of flavors in this Creamy French Onion Pasta Recipe, a perfect dish for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. With deeply caramelized onions and a luxuriously creamy sauce made without heavy cream, this one-pot meal is not only budget-friendly but also incredibly easy to prepare. The rich umami flavor will impress your family and friends, while the versatility of ingredients allows you to customize based on what’s available in your pantry. Enjoy this comforting Italian-inspired dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to any table.
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 large yellow onions, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pound short-cut pasta (e.g., orecchiette)
- 12 oz can evaporated milk
- 5 oz shredded Gruyere cheese
- Fresh parsley and thyme for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions with salt and pepper; cook until caramelized (about 30 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Mix in Worcestershire sauce, then pour in water (or broth) and evaporated milk combined with cornstarch for thickness.
- Add uncooked pasta to the boiling mixture; reduce heat and simmer covered until pasta is al dente (10-12 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Stir in Gruyere cheese until melted and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg