French Onion Soup Pasta

Quick and easy French Onion Pasta is a creamy, cheesy meatless meal complete with rich broth and melty cheese you can prep in about 10-minutes.

Course Main Course

Keyword French Onion Pasta, French Onion Soup Pasta

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 676kcal

Get Recipe Ingredients

In a large skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil
Add the onions and sugar, and cook slowly for about 20 to 25 minutes, stirring often, until they’re caramelized - they should be soft and golden brown in color.
3 large sweet onions, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Stir in the garlic, cooking for about a minute. Pour in the wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up all that flavorful goodness.
2 cloves garlic, ½ cup dry white wine
Add the beef broth, thyme, and a teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, 1 cup beef broth, black pepper, kosher salt
Meanwhile, cook your pasta according to the package directions. Drain it and save about ½ cup of the pasta water.
8 oz pasta
Stir the cream and cheese into the onions until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
½ cup heavy cream, 1 cup Gruyère cheese
Add the pasta and toss to coat, adding a little pasta water if the sauce feels too thick.
Taste and add additional salt and pepper to taste as desired, and serve hot.

Ang's Recipe Tips

Caramelizing onions takes patience. Keep the heat on medium-low and stir often so they develop a deep golden brown color and deliciously sweet flavor.
Do not put oil into the pasta water, as it will keep the cheesy onion sauce from sticking to the pasta.
Reserve a little bit of the pasta water just in case you need to thin out your sauce.