French Onion Pasta
574kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large white onion (or 2-3 medium onions), diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoon butter
- salt & black pepper to taste
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 80 ml white wine
- 1.5 tablespoon plain flour
- 1 liter vegetable stock
- 225 g dried pasta
- 60 ml double cream
- 60 g mature cheddar cheese (plus extra for grilling the top)
Method
- Peel your onion and slice thinly.1 large white onion
- Heat the oil in a pan and add the thinly sliced onion. Cook on low, stirring occasionally, for 15 - 20 minutes until softened.4 tbsp olive oil, 1 large white onion
- Add the salt, pepper, and butter and continue cooking for another 20 minutes. The onions should be beginning to turn a deep golden brown at this point. Stir often.salt & black pepper, 3 tbsp butter
- Add the balsamic vinegar, thyme, and minced garlic. Saute for 2 minutes.3 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 garlic cloves
- Add the flour and stir it into the onions. Then, add the white wine and deglaze the pan, cooking for another 5-8 minutes until the wine has cooked down/evaporated.1.5 tbsp plain flour, 80 ml white wine
- Add the pasta and vegetable stock, stir, and cover the pan to simmer for another 10 minutes or until the pasta has cooked. Stir the pan intermittently to ensure nothing is sticking to the bottom of the pan - add more stock as required.1 liter vegetable stock, 225 g dried pasta
- Stir in the cream and grated cheese until the cheese has melted and then serve with more cheese and black pepper to finish.60 ml double cream, 60 g mature cheddar cheese
Nutrition
Calories574kcalCarbohydrates54gProtein12gFat34gSaturated Fat14gPolyunsaturated Fat3gMonounsaturated Fat15gTrans Fat0.3gCholesterol55mgSodium1171mgPotassium223mgFiber3gSugar6gVitamin A1200IUVitamin C4mgCalcium146mgIron1mg
Notes
Ths recipe is best enjoyed fresh, but French Onion Pasta can be stored for later enjoyment or as leftovers. Here's how to do it:
- Refrigeration: Place any remaining pasta in an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to 2-3 days. When reheating, consider adding a splash of vegetable stock or cream to maintain the desired consistency.
- Freezing: While it's possible to freeze French Onion Pasta, keep in mind that the texture may change upon thawing. If you decide to freeze it, use a freezer-safe container and consume it within 1-2 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.