Description
Indulge in the comforting goodness of this French Onion Soup Pasta Recipe, where the rich flavors of sweet, caramelized onions meld with a creamy béchamel sauce and a crunchy breadcrumb topping. This delightful twist on traditional pasta brings the warmth of classic French onion soup to your table, making it perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions. With each bite, you’ll experience layers of flavor and texture that will surely become an instant favorite among pasta lovers. Simple to prepare yet impressive enough for entertaining, this dish is sure to satisfy any palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g cavatappi macaroni
- 5 thinly sliced onions
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 baguette (for topping)
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Oregano
- Sugar
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika
- Nutmeg
Instructions
- Slice onions into strips and caramelize them in olive oil over medium heat for 30–40 minutes until golden brown.
- Add beef broth to the onions and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- In the same skillet, whisk flour into melted butter, add heavy cream gradually and thicken into a béchamel sauce.
- Mix in two-thirds of the caramelized onions and season with salt, pepper, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.
- Boil cavatappi until just under al dente; drain and combine with béchamel sauce.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining onions and breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg