Description
This French Onion Soup Pasta is a comforting twist on the classic soup, combining caramelized onions, creamy béchamel, and tender pasta with crispy herbed breadcrumbs on top. It’s rich, savory, and perfect for a cozy dinner night.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ baguette
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 300 g cavatappi macaroni
- 5 onions, thinly sliced
- ½ cup beef broth
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon flour + 3 tablespoons water (for béchamel)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika powder
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the baguette into small cubes and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and crispy. Set aside.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the sliced onions over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and the sugar, stirring often, until caramelized and golden brown, about 20–25 minutes.
- Stir in the beef broth and let simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream. Mix the flour and water together into a slurry, then whisk it into the cream to form a béchamel. Add nutmeg, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Add the caramelized onions to the sauce, then toss in the cooked pasta until fully coated.
- Serve topped with homemade breadcrumbs and fresh parsley for garnish.
Notes
- Caramelizing onions slowly is key to deep, sweet flavor.
- You can swap beef broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Try topping with Gruyere cheese for a more classic French onion soup flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: french onion pasta, creamy onion pasta, french onion soup recipe, onion parmesan pasta