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French Onion Soup Pasta Recipe

A delightful fusion of traditional French onion soup flavors combined with pasta, featuring caramelized onions in a creamy béchamel sauce topped with crispy breadcrumbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Essential for sautéing onions.
  • 1 tsp Salt Enhances flavors.
  • 1 tsp Pepper Adds warmth and spice.
  • 2 tsp Oregano Classic herb that complements flavors.
  • 300 g Cavatappi Macaroni Chewy pasta that holds sauce.
  • 5 Onions Thinly sliced, star ingredient.
  • 1/2 cup beef broth Adds richness.
  • 3 cups Heavy Cream Creates a velvety béchamel.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated for flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Flour For béchamel.
  • 3 tbsp water For béchamel.
  • 1 tsp Sugar Optional, speeds up caramelization.
  • Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish.
  • 2 tsp salt To season pasta water.
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder Infuses flavor.
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder Adds depth.
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg For warmth in béchamel.

Method
 

  1. Thinly slice the onions and sauté in olive oil for 30-40 minutes until caramelized.
  2. Add beef broth to the onions if they stick, simmer for 10 minutes, then set aside.
  3. Melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add heavy cream to thicken.
  4. Stir in two-thirds of caramelized onions, seasonings, and Parmesan cheese.
  5. Cook cavatappi macaroni in salted water until just shy of al dente, then combine with béchamel.
  6. Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining onions and breadcrumbs, and bake at 350°F until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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