Description
Cheesy French Onion Pasta Bake is a comforting dish that brings together tender pasta, caramelized onions, and a blend of melted cheeses for a truly indulgent experience. Perfect for cozy nights or entertaining, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering masterpiece that will impress even the harshest food critics.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef or vegetable broth
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook until golden brown and fragrant (about 20 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic for another minute, then add broth and scrape the bottom of the pan.
- Boil water in another pot, cook rigatoni until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Mix heavy cream and thyme into the onion mixture; let simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in both cheeses until melted.
- Combine drained pasta with sauce; add reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with more cheese, and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg