Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of this French Onion Soup Pasta Recipe, where sweet, caramelized onions meet a velvety béchamel sauce and a crunchy breadcrumb topping. This unique pasta dish transforms classic French onion soup into a delightful meal perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings. With its irresistible combination of creamy textures and savory notes, this recipe offers an unforgettable dining experience that will warm your heart and please your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g Cavatappi macaroni
- 5 onions (thinly sliced)
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 baguette (for breadcrumbs)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Thinly slice the onions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onions for 30–40 minutes until caramelized.
- Add beef broth if needed and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour; gradually add heavy cream to make the béchamel sauce.
- Stir two-thirds of the caramelized onions into the sauce and season with salt, pepper, parsley, and cheese.
- Cook pasta in salted water until just under al dente; combine with the sauce.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining onions and breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 85mg