Deliciously easy and absolutely filling, this French Onion Pasta will be your new favorite dinnertime meal.

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French onion, mushrooms, cheese and pasta? Literally that is one of the most perfect combinations ever.

This French Onion Pasta has made its way up to one of the most highly requested recipes in our house.

We are pasta lovers by heart, and this is perfect for a quick and easy meal for dinner.

Our kids even love it, surprise surprise. They can be picky sometimes, but with the combination of flavors they love is just as much as us adults do.

We can hardly help ourselves when it comes to this recipe, going back for seconds (if there is any left) is always amust.

If you are a pasta lover and are dying to try something new, you do not want to miss out on this French Onion Pasta!

Some of our other favorite pasta dishes that we have on our site include: Skillet Lasagna, Philly Cheesesteak Pasta and Garlic Butter Pasta.

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

The mixture of flavors really plays off your tongue well.
The addition of cheese puts it over the top.
Great for a family weeknight meal or a dinner party.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE):

Olive oil
Red onion
Garlic
White mushrooms
Beef broth
Water
Onion soup mix packet
Rigatoni
Salt
Pepper
Gruyere cheese
Fresh parsley, for garnish

Ingredients needed to make French Onion Pasta.

HOW TO MAKE FRENCH ONION PASTA, STEP BY STEP:

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown.
Stir in the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Cook for another 5 minutes until the mushrooms soften.
Pour in the beef broth, water, pasta and onion soup packet. Stir everything together and bring to a gentle boil.
Lower the heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for about 12-15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
Add salt, black pepper, and the grated Gruyere cheese. Stir until the cheese melts into the sauce, making it creamy.
Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
You can also sprinkle extra Gruyere cheese on top for a cheesy finish.

Step by step photos on how to make French Onion Pasta.

CAN I ADD ANY MEATS TO THIS PASTA?

Yes, if you want to add some meat aspect and make this a little more heartier you can absolutely do that.

Some meats that you can add include: cooked chicken, beef, or sausage.

CAN I USE A DIFFERENT TYPE OF PASTA?

While rigatoni works well for this recipe, you can substitute it with any short pasta such as penne, fusilli, or farfalle.

Just keep in mind that cooking times may vary slightly depending on the pasta shape.

WHAT OTHER CHEESE CAN I USE?

If you don’t have Gruyere cheese or are not a fan, you can substitute it with swiss cheese or even mozzarella for a melty texture.

Parmesan can also be added for a sharper flavor if desired, use what you like best!

MY SAUCE IS TOO THICK, WHAT DO I DO?

If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little extra beef broth or water to thin it out until you reach your desired consistency.

Just make sure you are still heating when you do this so the extra liquid heats up along with it.

French Onion Pasta in bowl topped with parsley and cheese.

HOW TO STORE:

This can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator where it will keep for up to 3 days.

You can freeze this pasta but the texture of the onions and mushrooms might change slightly. Place in a freezer bag or container and it will keep for up to 1 month.

To defrost, remove to the refrigerator overnight or until thawed. To reheat, place in the microwave until heated through.

TIPS AND TRICKS:

Want a creamy twist? Add 1/2 cup of heavy cream at the end for an even creamier sauce.
You can change up your cheese, see above for some options.
Other pasta can be used, see above for ideas but make sure that you are substituting for the same amount.
You can add meat to this recipe, cooked chicken, beef or sausage.
Substitute with vegetable broth for a lighter flavor.
This dish can be made 12-24 hours ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat it gently when ready to serve, adding a little extra liquid if needed.
This can be frozen, see above on how to do that.

Love a good pasta recipe but are sick of the same old same old? Then you need to add this French Onion Pasta to your rotation.

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French Onion Pasta