French Onion Pasta Recipe

Forget what you think you know about pasta because I am here to drop some truth bombs. French onion soup is great but what about taking all the yummy ingredients and making it into French Onion Pasta Recipe? Yes, that’s it!

This French Onion Pasta Recipe is like the love child of your fave French Onion soup and a creamy, dreamy pasta dish, I’m telling ya, your taste buds will be dancing! I know because mine are right now after finishing making this meal with my family; it was AWESOME! This delicious Pasta Recipe is definitely worth trying!

I’m all about hearty, comforting lunches, and if you’re like me, you’ll love this Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup—cheesy, beefy, and perfect for midday cravings!

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Why This Recipe is EVERYTHING – Double Dose of GREATNESS

Listen, I get it. You’ve got your go-to pasta dishes, and it is HARD to venture out. This dish changes that all. Here’s why French Onion Pasta Recipe will be your next big hit.

Firstly, this recipe, is all about HUGE flavor, right? The combination of sweet caramelized onions, savory beef broth, and the CREAMINESS of cheese makes every bite pure comfort food heaven.

The recipe has very little effort, trust me, it only takes around 20 MINUTES to prep, and BOOM, dinner (or lunch, like in my case, lol) is served! What’s also fantastic is that you can make the base with ANY pasta shape and add protein or greens to it and make it super complete; the kids ate it all, so there is no problem there.

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What You’ll Need (aka: Your Shopping List) for This AMAZING French Onion Pasta Recipe

It is simple, I PROMISE. Here’s your checklist for your next amazing dish, French Onion Pasta Recipe. Make sure you pick only the BEST ones of all!

• Olive Oil: 1/4 cup (for caramelizing magic, so you can start cooking!)
• Yellow Onions: 3 large, thinly sliced (because this will be our flavorful base).
• Garlic: 4 cloves, minced (our bestie when adding flavors)
• Cremini Mushrooms: 8 oz, sliced (adds that fantastic umami element, and you’ll want it in all portions you can get in every portion you take)
• Fresh Thyme: 1 tbsp (that essential earthy aroma, so tasty!)
• All Purpose Flour: 2 tbsp ( thickener for a GREAT consistency).
• Beef or Veggie Broth: 2 cups (for more flavorful base!).
• Water: 2 cups (more volume!).
• Dried Orecchiette (or similar shape pasta): 12 oz (the perfect kind to hold all the sauce!).
• Sherry Vinegar: 1 tbsp ( a touch of tang!)
• Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper: To Taste (remember: abundance here always improves flavour and you MUST have it)
• Optional: Fresh herbs & toasted breadcrumbs for serving

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How To Make French Onion Pasta Recipe

Ready to transform these ingredients into a plate of deliciousness? Let’s do it! It is SUPER EASY, and you’ll cook your own French Onion Pasta Recipe with your eyes closed before you know it!

Sizzle and Caramelize:

Put your oil into a large pan, using medium heat. When the oil is nice and hot and looks like it is sparkling , add those beautiful sliced onions. Season with salt!. Now for that magic touch you need time: approx. 25 to 30 mins until that beautiful golden color of our caramel appears while you stir and not burned .

Mushroom Time and Deglaze:

Mix garlic and mushrooms and sautee for 3-4 min or until mushrooms become all tender. Put the wine in to “deglaze” all the base, this way, you are now working magic, and after that add that flour that serves as thickener. This will taste incredible I swear!. 2-3 min all until thicken.

Broth and Simmer:

Pour all beef broth plus the water mix. Season. And boil until is all ready. This creates a marvelous liquid for our super creamy taste, The beginning of a masterpiece, Your perfect French Onion Pasta Recipe.

Pasta In and Cooking:

Mix all pasta inside the creamy broth and cook for approximately 8-10 min or the required for “al dente” status and shape that you have picked. For this it depends also on the pasta you picked but you MUST take good notes. Always use that form with this meal and I swear it is always perfect .

The final touch:

Remove the pan off the heat, pour in that delicious vinegar. Always delicious and this will add that perfect tangy punch to all of your fantastic version. Now this deliciousness of French Onion Pasta Recipe is ready. You did it!.

Serving French Onion Pasta Recipe:

Plate up your masterpiece in beautiful plate, with fresh herbs and toasted breadcrumbs and then eat!. BOOM, delicious plate READY!. And congratulations for doing this SUPER simple and yummy Pasta.

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Tips and Tricks for The Best French Onion Pasta Recipe Onion Pasta Recipe

Patience with Onions: You’ve gotta wait, they need that time. Rushing won’t make those onions taste their best and I KNOW that your version must be PERFECTLY caramelized.

Mushroom Mix: Get various types for extra texture.

Flour Control: if is TOO thick add broth! if not use more. Taste the sauces as much as needed while creating it .

Vinegar MUST!: That pop of acidity is needed in your final stages as it enhances all the beautiful components in taste and aroma so you CAN NOT skip this step ever if you are a MASTER chef.

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Make it Your Own

You can get super creative with this! Try the following ideas if you wanna level it up and create your own version of French Onion Pasta Recipe!

• Veggie Power: Roasted mushrooms or zucchini go well here, you should try them.
• Spicy Touch: If you are the brave one and spicy stuff is for you, add some chili flakes and experience the magic! I always have them near by to use them
• Garlic lovers: add a good bunch more of garlic. Don’t listen to the “use 4 gloves” nonsense, the garlic love is never enough if you are a lover, as myself!
• Different shape: Don’t always go to the classics. Sometimes using fun shapes it turns out a fantastic game with all the family. My kids absolutely love to eat different shapes and it is fantastic.
• Different protein option: Use the leftovers that you have! It could be delicious with roasted chicken cut in cubes, shredded lamb, sausage bits and some bacon strips!

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Perfect Pairing ideas

• Crusty bread: for dipping in the saucy goodness always a must with this type of recipes.
• Side Salad: greens always do the trick to help make a balanced meal, remember? And great when having some pasta with a special dressing on side!
• A glass of wine: Red or white depends on the meal protein you chose to pair your French Onion Pasta Recipe with
• Your favorite dessert: Always great to have one to sweet the soul right after your salty meal after your perfect portion of French Onion Pasta Recipe.

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FAQs

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This French Onion Pasta Recipe isn’t just a meal; it’s a feeling! It is comfy, tastes SOOO GOOD, and the flavors work PERFECTLY. So, why are you waiting to cook this ? Don’t even think more! GO to the kitchen NOW, make the list, and GET STARTED because it is super EASY and EVERYONE who try it will LOOOVE it!! and then tell all the world your version of our French Onion Pasta Recipe.

Have fun and bon appétit! And tell me, PLEASE, how you cooked it ! I can not wait to know all the combinations you make with this SUPER SIMPLE base.

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