Description
A comforting dish featuring creamy pasta enveloped in sweet caramelized onions and rich broth—a perfect meal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., fettuccine or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until they are caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer. Then add the heavy cream and thyme. Stir and allow to cook for about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Gruyère cheese until melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg