French Onion Pasta Gratin
Rich caramelized onion pasta baked with Gruyère cheese. One-pot French comfort food that transforms classic soup into hearty dinner.
AI SCORE
94
/100
⏱️
98 min
Time
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6 people
Servings
🔥
485 kcal
Calories
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advanced
Difficulty
Ingredients
- 400g penne pasta
- 4 large onions thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 200g Gruyère cheese grated
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and white pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Heat butter and olive oil in large oven-safe pot over medium-low heat
2
Add onions and cook slowly for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until deep golden brown
3
Add brandy and cook for 2 minutes until alcohol evaporates
4
Pour in beef broth and add bay leaf, bring to boil
5
Add pasta and cook for 8 minutes, stirring frequently
6
Stir in cream and thyme, season with salt and pepper
7
Remove bay leaf and top with both cheeses
8
Broil for 3-4 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden
9
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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