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French Onion Pasta Bake #2

French Onion Pasta Bake

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Calories: 519kcal
Author: Chef Jack Ovens

Ingredients
 

  • 4 Tbsp (60g) - Unsalted Butter
  • 1kg (2.2lb) - Brown (Yellow) Onions, Sliced
  • 3 - Garlic Cloves, Minced
  • 2 Tbsp (20g) - Plain (All Purpose) Flour (or rice flour/cornstarch for gluten-free)
  • 2 tsp (3g) - Thyme (Fresh or Dried)
  • 1 Tbsp (15g) - Brown Sugar
  • 1 Cup (250ml) - Dry White Wine (or beef stock)
  • 3 Cups (750ml) - Beef Stock
  • Seasoning to Taste

Pasta & Cheese

  • 500g (1.1lb) - Penne or Rigatoni (or gluten-free alternative)
  • 200g (7oz) - Gruyère Cheese, Grated
  • 100g (3.5oz) - Mozzarella Cheese, Grated
  • 50g (1.7oz) - Parmesan Cheese, Grated

Instructions

  • Slice the onions into thin half-moons. Mince the garlic. Grate the cheeses and set aside.
  • Melt the butter with olive oil in a large heavy pot. Add the onions and salt. Cook slowly over medium-low heat for 30–35 minutes, stirring often, until golden brown. Halfway through, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Sprinkle over the flour and thyme and stir, and cook for 2 minutes. (For gluten-free: use rice flour, or add cornstarch slurry later.)
  • Add brown sugar and cook for 1 minute. Deglaze with the wine or stock, scraping the base of the pot. Reduce by half.
  • Add the beef stock and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened—season generously with cracked black pepper.
  • Cook the rigatoni in salted water until just under al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
  • Toss the pasta with the onion sauce, loosening with reserved water until evenly coated.
  • Transfer to a greased baking dish. Top with Gruyère, mozzarella, and parmesan in layers.
  • Bake at 200°C (400°F), or 180°C fan (350°F fan), for 20 minutes until bubbling and golden. Rest for 5 minutes before serving. Dig in.

Nutrition Guide

Nutrition Facts
French Onion Pasta Bake
Serving Size
 
400 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
519
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
 
12
g
75
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Cholesterol
 
67
mg
22
%
Sodium
 
824
mg
36
%
Potassium
 
448
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
67
g
22
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
11.4
g
13
%
Protein
 
25
g
50
%
Vitamin A
 
244
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
13
mg
16
%
Calcium
 
643
mg
64
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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