French Onion Pasta
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.
Nutrition Facts
French Onion Pasta
Serving Size
2 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
672
% Daily Value*
Fat
32
g
49
%
Saturated Fat
16
g
80
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Cholesterol
75
mg
25
%
Sodium
629
mg
26
%
Potassium
591
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
77
g
26
%
Fiber
4
g
16
%
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.
