Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this French Onion Pasta Casserole. Caramelized onions, creamy sauce, and gooey cheese come together with pasta for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (such as penne or rotini)
Caramelized Onions:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried)
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (or Swiss)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Garnish:
- chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Caramelize onions: In a skillet, cook onions with salt, pepper, and sugar until golden. Add garlic.
- Make sauce: Sprinkle flour over onions, then add beef broth, cream, and thyme. Simmer.
- Combine: Mix cooked pasta with sauce and cheeses. Transfer to baking dish and top with Parmesan.
- Bake: Uncovered for 15–20 minutes until golden. Let rest before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use French onion soup mix in the sauce for added flavor.
- You can add cooked shredded chicken or mushrooms to make the dish heartier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
