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French Onion Pasta

Author: By The Forkful
583kcal
4.4 from 20 votes
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Prep 5 minutes
Cook 1 hour 5 minutes
Total 1 hour 10 minutes
This epic French onion pasta is unbelievably creamy, indulgent, and simply the best comfort food you could ask for. Onions are caramelized low and slow for a super cozy, creamy pasta recipe
Servings 4 portions
Course Pasta
Cuisine French

Ingredients

  • 1 large white onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 4 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • salt & black pepper to taste
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon tamari
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 3 tablespoon plain flour
  • 1 liter vegetable stock
  • 225 g farfalle pasta
  • 60 ml double cream
  • 60 g mature cheddar cheese

Method

  1. Peel your onion and slice thinly.
    1 large white onion
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Add the balsamic vinegar, tamari, thyme, and minced garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
    3 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp tamari, 2 garlic cloves
  5. Add the flour and stir into the onions, then add the white wine and deglaze the pan, cooking for another 5-8 minutes until the white wine has cooked down.
    3 tbsp plain flour, 1 cup white wine
  6. Add the pasta and vegetable stock, stir, and cover the pan to simmer for another 10 minutes or until the pasta has cooked.
    1 liter vegetable stock, 225 g farfalle pasta
  7. 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

Calories583kcalCarbohydrates54gProtein13gFat34gSaturated Fat14gPolyunsaturated Fat3gMonounsaturated Fat15gTrans Fat0.3gCholesterol55mgSodium1258mgPotassium242mgFiber3gSugar6gVitamin A1200IUVitamin C4mgCalcium148mgIron2mg

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.

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