Go Back

French Onion Pasta

Creamy pasta with deeply caramelized onions, herbs, and melted cheese — a cozy comfort dish inspired by French onion soup.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Base
  • 12 oz pasta
  • 3 large onions thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup beef broth or vegetable broth
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 cup mozzarella or gruyère shredded
  • 0.5 tsp thyme
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot for pasta
  • Wooden spoon
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente and reserve pasta water.
  2. Melt butter and olive oil in skillet.
  3. Cook onions slowly for 20–25 minutes until caramelized.
  4. Add garlic and thyme and cook 1 minute.
  5. Pour in broth and simmer briefly.
  6. Add cream and parmesan and stir until thickened.
  7. Add pasta and toss to coat.
  8. Top with mozzarella or gruyère and cover to melt.
  9. Adjust with pasta water and garnish before serving.

Notes

Low and slow caramelization is key. Use gruyère cheese for the most authentic French onion flavor.