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French Onion Pasta

Deliciously easy and absolutely filling, this French Onion Pasta will be your new favorite dinnertime meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 480kcal
Author: Tornadough Alli

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 8 ounces white mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1.4- ounce onion soup mix packet
  • 12 ounces rigatoni uncooked
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup gruyere cheese grated
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

  1. Want a creamy twist? Add 1/2 cup of heavy cream at the end for an even creamier sauce.
  2. You can change up your cheese, see above for some options.
  3. Other pasta can be used, see above for ideas but make sure that you are substituting for the same amount.
  4. You can add meat to this recipe, cooked chicken, beef or sausage.
  5. Substitute with vegetable broth for a lighter flavor.
  6. 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.
  7. This can be frozen, see above on how to do that.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 1958mg | Potassium: 572mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 2mg