Description
French Onion Soup Pasta with Gruyère is a comforting dish that combines the rich flavors of caramelized onions and creamy cheese with tender fusilli pasta. This one-pot wonder not only warms your soul but also fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Perfect for casual dinners or elegant gatherings, this recipe brings the essence of French cuisine right to your home.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz fusilli pasta
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in thyme and balsamic vinegar; simmer for an additional minute.
- Pour in beef broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add fusilli pasta, season with salt and pepper, and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- Lower heat and stir in grated Gruyère until melted. Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese or fresh thyme if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg