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French Onion Pasta

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 5 Servings

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces short pasta noodles We used mini penne.
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large white onions sliced
  • 8 ounces baby portabella mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup beef broth low sodium
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 thyme sprigs fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, and set aside.
    16 ounces short pasta noodles
  • Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat. Add the olive oil and onions and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the onions have reduced significantly and caramelized. Don’t rush this process or the onions will burn.
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 large white onions
  • Stir in the mushrooms and cook for another 10 minutes or until the mushrooms have reduced significantly.
    8 ounces baby portabella mushrooms
  • Pour in the beef broth, wine, thyme, Worcestershire sauce and salt and stir until combined. Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow it to simmer for 5 minutes.
    1 cup beef broth, 1 cup dry white wine, 2 thyme sprigs, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese until it is fully melted. Bring the mixture to a simmer again, and stir in the cooked pasta.
    1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • Serve immediately with freshly minced thyme and toasted bread if desired.
  • See post for tips, variations, and storage options.

Notes

*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 cups of pasta. Actual calories will vary.
 
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
French Onion Pasta
Serving Size
 
2 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
672
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
32
g
49
%
Saturated Fat
 
16
g
100
%
Trans Fat
 
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Cholesterol
 
75
mg
25
%
Sodium
 
629
mg
27
%
Potassium
 
591
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
 
77
g
26
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
18
g
36
%
Vitamin A
 
947
IU
19
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
167
mg
17
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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