Description
French Onion Soup Pasta with Gruyère is a comforting twist on the classic French dish, combining rich, caramelized onions and melted cheese with pasta for a hearty meal. This delightful recipe evokes nostalgia, filling your kitchen with warm aromas and delivering an explosion of flavor in every bite. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this pasta dish offers a creamy texture and elegant presentation that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
- 4 medium yellow onions, sliced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 dried bay leaf
- ½ cup white wine (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add sliced onions and cook for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Sprinkle in salt, pepper, and thyme; cook for an additional 5 minutes until fragrant.
- If using, deglaze with white wine, scraping browned bits and simmer until reduced by half.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and toss with olive oil.
- Pour in the beef broth along with bay leaf; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf, stir in cooked pasta, and half of the Gruyère cheese until melted.
- Serve hot with remaining cheese sprinkled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian version, substitute beef broth with vegetable broth. Feel free to swap Gruyère with Swiss or cheddar cheese for different flavors. Adding fresh herbs like rosemary can elevate the dish's taste.