French Onion Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3 large onions, sliced thinly.
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2 tablespoons of butter.
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3 tablespoons olive oil.
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A pinch of red pepper flakes.
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Salt and a bit of black pepper.
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4 minced garlic cloves.
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1 tablespoon soy sauce.
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.
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12 ounces of evaporated milk.
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5 1/2 cups water.
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1/2 tablespoon cornstarch.
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A couple of tablespoons of beef bouillon.
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Fresh herbs and any seasoning you like.
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1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
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5 ounces Gruyere cheese.
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1 pound of short pasta (your pick, like shells or penne).
# Instructions:
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In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Wait until the butter's foam subsides.
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Add in your sliced onions with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Stir every now and then for about 30-35 minutes, letting them turn golden and sweet.
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Watch those onions closely. If they start burning, adjust the heat or toss in a little more butter or oil.
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Mix in the garlic, soy sauce, Worcestershire, and a touch of red pepper flakes. Cook for a short time until it smells amazing.
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Turn up the heat and add the water along with half the evaporated milk.
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Combine the leftover milk with cornstarch in a bowl until there are no lumps, then stir it into your pot.
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Toss in the herbs, bouillon, and any other seasonings. Bring everything up to a boil.
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Add the pasta, drop the heat to a medium simmer, and let it cook for around 20-25 minutes.
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Keep stirring as it cooks. Make sure the pasta is covered with liquid the entire time.
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Give the pasta a test now and then. Add a splash of water if needed and cook until it hits the perfect texture.
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Once the pasta is ready but there’s still some sauce left, remove it from the burner.
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Gently stir Gruyere cheese in bit by bit, letting it melt completely.
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Stir in Parmesan cheese until everything blends into a rich, creamy sauce.
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Give it a taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
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If you like it saucier, just add a bit more liquid and stir it in.
# Notes:
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Made in one pot.
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Works great on a budget.
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No need for heavy cream.
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Can be prepared beforehand.