Alex Bala’s French Onion Pasta
Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Cook: 45 min.
By Alex Bala
Recipe by Alex Bala, Longmont, Colorado
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Published on Sep. 26, 2025
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This creamy French onion pasta is cozy, cheesy and loaded with caramelized onion flavor. It’s French onion soup meets pasta night—comfort food at its best! —Alex Bala, Longmont, Colorado
Alex Bala’s French Onion Pasta
Yield:4 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:45 min
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 to 4 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 pound uncooked Campanelle noodles
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons Better than Bouillon sautéed onion base, optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese, sliced
Directions
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1In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium heat. Add half the onions, sugar and kosher salt; cook and stir until softened. Add the remaining onions. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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2Add wine and sherry vinegar, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Add garlic, let simmer about 3 minutes.
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3Add beef and vegetable broth, heavy cream, water and pasta; stir to combine. Reduce heat; simmer until pasta is tender, about 12 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire, thyme, bouillon (if using), salt and pepper.
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4Remove from heat, stir in cheeses until well mixed.
Author
Alex Bala
Alex is a home cook who blends family traditions with her own fresh twist. Over time, she’s shared hundreds of recipes and explored food photography to bring them to life. She’s also appeared on Netflix’s "Easy-Bake Battle" and collaborated with brands to develop recipes and other content.
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