Description
Experience the comforting embrace of Caramelized French Onion Pasta, where perfectly caramelized onions meet buttery fettuccine in a rich, creamy sauce. This dish balances sweet and savory flavors, making it an ideal choice for cozy nights or dinner parties. With minimal effort, you can create a gourmet meal that dazzles the senses and warms the heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook for 20-25 minutes until soft and golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and thyme to the skillet; cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth, scraping up any bits from the pan; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, boil salted water and cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Toss the drained pasta into the onion mixture along with cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir well to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh thyme.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: French/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg