French Onion Pasta

Ingredients

• 3 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 8 oz dry pasta (such as tagliatelle or fettuccine)
• 1.5 cups beef or vegetable broth
• 0.5 cup dry white wine
• 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup Comté or Gruyère cheese, grated
• to taste salt and black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh chives or parsley, chopped(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, melt the butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions with a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and caramelized, about 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the garlic and thyme and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the white wine and scrape up any browned bits; simmer until mostly reduced, about 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in the broth and simmer gently while you cook the pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

5. 5

   Using tongs, transfer the pasta directly into the skillet with the onion sauce. Add a splash of pasta water and toss over medium heat until the sauce coats the noodles, 1-2 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove from heat, stir in the grated Comté until melted and creamy, and season with salt and pepper. Top with chives or parsley and serve immediately.