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Homemade French Onion Pasta coated in caramelized onion sauce, topped with parsley, served in a rustic ceramic bowl with a fork.

French Onion Pasta

A cozy, one-pot French Onion Pasta dish that transforms the rich, caramelized flavors of French onion soup into a creamy, cheesy dinner that actually fills you up. Perfect for weeknights or when you want comfort food with a special twist.
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Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Creamy French onion pasta, Easy French onion pasta, French Onion Pasta, French onion pasta recipe, French onion pasta TikTok, French onion pasta with beef
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Onion Caramelizing: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 560kcal
Cost: $13

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • 1 Large pot (for pasta)
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cheese grater

Ingredients

  • 4 large Yellow onions - Thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2–3 sprigs Fresh thyme
  • Salt & pepper - To taste
  • 12 oz Egg noodles or pappardelle - Wide pasta works best
  • 2 cups Beef broth - Or chicken/vegetable broth
  • ½ cup White wine - Optional, for deglazing
  • 1 cup Heavy cream - Or half-and-half
  • 3 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese - Grated
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese - Grated
  • 2 oz Cream cheese - Softened
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh chives - Chopped, for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce - Optional, depth of flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Balsamic vinegar - Optional
  • 1–2 Bay leaves - Optional
  • Fresh parsley - Optional garnish

Instructions

  • Slice onions, then cook slowly in butter & oil with salt until deep golden brown (30–40 min).
  • Add garlic & thyme, then deglaze with wine (if using). Stir in broth and simmer 10 min with seasoning.
  • Boil pasta in salted water until just shy of al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
  • Add drained pasta into onion mixture and toss together.
  • Pour in heavy cream, then add Gruyère & Parmesan in handfuls, stirring until melted.
  • Stir in cream cheese, adjust with pasta water, and garnish with chives before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 350mg | Iron: 3mg