Description
A creamy and flavorful one pot pasta dish inspired by French onion soup, featuring caramelized onions and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they are caramelized and golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the vegetable broth, balsamic vinegar, dried thyme, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the pasta to the pot, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cover. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of white wine when caramelizing the onions.
- To make it a heartier dish, include cooked chicken or sautéed mushrooms before adding the pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg