Description
A comforting and delicious French Onion Pasta Bake that combines the rich flavors of caramelized onions and creamy cheese with pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized and golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, and sugar, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked penne pasta with the onion mixture. Stir in half of the Gruyère and mozzarella cheeses.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with the remaining Gruyère and mozzarella cheeses.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth for beef broth and use a plant-based cream.
- Add cooked chicken or sautéed mushrooms for extra protein and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg