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French Onion Soup Pasta

Creamy French Onion Soup Pasta That Will Warm Your Soul

This French Onion Soup Pasta combines caramelized onions and velvety béchamel for a warming dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: French
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Breadcrumb Topping
  • 1 loaf Baguette Fresh bread or panko can be used.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with butter.
For the Pasta Dish
  • 8 ounces Cavatappi Pasta Can swap with any pasta shape.
  • 2 medium Onions Yellow onions preferred.
  • 4 cups Beef Broth Use vegetable broth for vegetarian option.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with coconut milk.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast for vegan alternative.
For the Béchamel Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Flour Whisk in gradually.
  • 1 cup Water For consistency in béchamel.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground preferred.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Optional but recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Enhances caramelization of onions.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Or swap for thyme.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Powder Reduce if too strong.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish
  • pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice onions thinly and heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onions with a pinch of salt for 30-40 minutes until caramelized, adding beef broth as needed.
  2. Melt butter in the same skillet. Whisk in flour, then gradually add heavy cream. Fold in 2/3 of the caramelized onions, season with salt, pepper, and parsley, and stir in Parmesan cheese.
  3. Cook cavatappi pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve pasta water, then drain.
  4. In the skillet, combine pasta with béchamel sauce, adding reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Transfer pasta to a greased baking dish, top with remaining onions and breadcrumbs. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden.
  6. Let sit before serving. Top with parsley and serve with salad or bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 16gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For more flavor, consider ingredient swaps to suit dietary preferences.

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