French Onion Pasta is a rich and comforting dish inspired by classic French onion flavors and transformed into a creamy pasta meal.

Slow cooked onions build deep savory sweetness while herbs, cream, and melted cheddar create a smooth and satisfying sauce.

This recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners and delivers restaurant style flavor using simple pantry ingredients.

One large white onion thinly sliced

Two garlic cloves minced

Six tablespoons olive oil

Three tablespoons butter

One teaspoon salt

One teaspoon black pepper

Three sprigs fresh thyme

One tablespoon Pompeian Gourmet Balsamic Vinegar

One teaspoon San J Tamari Soy Sauce

Three tablespoons plain flour

One liter vegetable stock

Two hundred twenty five grams farfalle pasta

Sixty milliliters double cream

Sixty grams Cabot Sharp Cheddar Cheese finely grated

1. Peel and thinly slice the onion

2. Heat olive oil in a wide pan over low heat and add the sliced onion

3. Cook gently while stirring occasionally until the onion softens and turns lightly golden

4. Add salt, black pepper, and butter and continue cooking until the onions deepen in color and become caramelized

5. Stir in garlic, thyme, balsamic vinegar, and tamari and cook until fragrant

6. Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir until evenly coated

7. Gradually add vegetable stock while stirring to create a smooth sauce

8. Add the pasta to the pan and stir so it is submerged in the liquid

9. Cover and simmer until the pasta is tender and has absorbed the sauce

10. Lower the heat and stir in cream and grated cheddar until melted and creamy

11. Serve hot with extra black pepper and cheese if desired

French Onion Pasta tastes best when served fresh for optimal creaminess.

Cook onions slowly over low heat to avoid bitterness and develop natural sweetness.

When reheating leftovers, add a splash of vegetable stock or cream to restore the sauce texture.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Freezing is possible but may slightly change the texture due to the cream and cheese.