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French Onion Soup Pasta

Savory French Onion Soup Pasta: Cozy Comfort Dish You’ll Love

Indulge in delicious French Onion Soup Pasta, a rich and creamy blend of flavors that elevates classic comfort food into a gourmet experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Breadcrumb Topping
  • 1 baguette Baguette Preferably fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Cavatappi Macaroni Substitute with any short pasta shape
  • 2 medium Onions Sweet yellow onions are best
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Vegetable broth can be a substitute
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Can use coconut milk for a vegan option
  • 3 tablespoons Flour Gluten-free flour can work as well
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated, use nutritional yeast for a vegan alternative
Seasoning & Enhancements
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Italian seasoning can substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Optional for caramelization
  • Additional Seasoning Garlic powder, smoked paprika, nutmeg can be added.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Large Pot
  • baking dish
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Caramelize the onions by heating olive oil in a skillet, adding onions and salt, and cooking slowly for 30-40 minutes until golden.
  2. Make the béchamel by melting butter, whisking in flour, then gradually adding heavy cream until thick; combine with caramelized onions and Parmesan.
  3. Cook the cavatappi in salted water until al dente, then drain and stir into the béchamel sauce.
  4. Transfer pasta mix to a greased baking dish, top with onions and breadcrumbs, and bake at 350°F for 10-15 minutes until golden.
  5. Serve warm, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored for 3-4 days in the fridge or up to 2 months in the freezer.

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