This French Onion Pasta is a comforting dish that’s perfect for those cold wintry nights ahead!
Only a few more sleeps til Christmas Day! Are you ready??
Keeping it short today folks because there’s still lots to be done, but I just couldn’t sit on this French Onion Pasta recipe until next year. It just wouldn’t be fair. I want you guys to be able to spend the week between Christmas and New Years just like I do…cozied up in my comfy clothes and fuzzy slippers binge watching my latest favorite series on Netflix, enjoying some delicious leftover cookies from the holiday cookie tin, and indulging in some fabulous comfort food like this French Onion Pasta. We all know what’s gonna hit the fan at the gym in January, so let’s go out with a BANG shall we?!
This is one of those dishes that’s destined to become a family favorite. I mean really…#1 who doesn’t like French onion soup? And #2 who doesn’t like mac n’ cheese? So combine the two into a cozy, comforting pasta dish? Hello new favorite pasta bake!
Loads of caramelized onions, handfuls of melty swiss cheese in a smooth, delicious sauce with a hint of sherry. If you’re a die hard French onion soup fan, this dish is for you! Enjoy!
I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy and healthy New Year! Thank you for making this year at The Beach House Kitchen a spectacular one! Your comments and photos of recipes you’ve tried and enjoyed have made running my little piece of the food blogosphere my total dream job!! Lots of love and peace in 2018!! Mary Ann
Ingredients
- 1 lb. uncooked penne pasta
- 8 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 4 cups yellow onion sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices then halved
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup sherry
- 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
- 3 cups swiss cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup plain panko bread crumbs
- Garnish: extra grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside,
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Add 8 tablespoons butter to a large skillet over medium high heat. Stir in onions, salt and pepper. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium, add sugar and garlic and continue to cook for 10 more minutes
- Add sherry and cook for 3 minutes or until just evaporated.
- Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Slowly add beef broth and thyme leaves and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Lower heat and let mixture simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Mix in penne , 2 cups of the shredded swiss cheese and the parmesan cheese. Add to the prepared dish. Top with the remaining one cup shredded swiss. Sprinkle with panko crumbs and one or two tablespoons extra freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly browned and bubbly.
I think I’ve finally accepted the fact that Christmas is just a few short days away and a New Year will be right behind it… and you know what? I’m excited! I certainly hope you and your family have a BEAUTIFUL holiday, Mare! I’ll be sending you ALL the Christmas hugs and holiday love, my dear! Now as for this AMAZING, pasta! OMGeee!!! SO GOOD! I’m thrilled you didn’t hold out on us and are sharing it now, because I need this. IMMEDIATELY!!! It looks so cozy, hearty and beyond words delish! Pinning to try! Cheers! xoxo
Thanks so much Chey! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas too! Looking forward to some yummy food from NSN in 2018! XO
I agree…who doesn’t like mac and cheese or French onion soup? What a wonderfully yummy marriage of the two, Mary Ann….so savoury and packed with flavour!! Pinning, of course. I can imagine this one is just perfect on a cold winter day with a nice glass of vino. Have a wonderful Christmas, my friend! XOXO
Hope you give it a try Dawn! It’s so delicious! Merry Christmas! XO
Thank you for this one and many more I have found at your beautiful place ! I wish you have a happy holidays surrounded with your loved ones, dear Mary Ann !
Thank you so much! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!
I’d say you’ve come up with the perfect finishing note! Delicious!! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, my friend!!
Thanks Annie! Hope you and your family have the best holiday! XO
I am so glad you shared this one now, so I can put it on the menu for over the holidays. My whole family would love this one! Beautiful! Happy holidays!
Woohoo! Enjoy Jennifer! Happiest of Holidays to you!
Mary Ann thank you for all the wonderful recipes you have given us this year. I wish you and your family peaceful holidays and a happy and healthy New Year.
Thank you so much Gerlinde! Hope your holiday is filled with love and peace, and of course, lots of delicious food!
Comfort food at its best! What a perfect cozy dinner for the holidays!
You’d love this one Karen! Happy Holidays to you and your family! XO
This pasta is the ONLY way to ring in the new year. I hope you and your family have a magical holiday and that 2018 is the best year yet!
You too Kelsie! XO
LOVE this soup turned pasta!
Thanks Jennifer! Merry Christmas!
I have so many memories of sitting down to a bowl of ooey gooey french onion soup after a chilled day of skiing. Comfort food at its finest for sure! What a wonderful idea to turn it into a main dish by adding pasta. Merry Christmas- wishing you all the joy and love!
This one is soooo good Emily! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas too!
I’ve been scurrying around all week and I’m ALMOST ready! This pasta, Mary Ann! A beautiful marriage of French Onion Soup and Mac and Cheese – just wow! Sounds like comfort food perfection!
Have a wonderful Christmas Marissa and a Happy and healthy New Year!
What a lovely marriage of two delicious dishes. This certainly is a must make for me and I have pinned it already. It’s so so good.
I can’t wait for this weekend and next week just to relax.
Merry Christmas my dear and Happy Holidays!!
xx
hope you enjoy it Asha! Merry Christmas to you too!! XO
This sounds like a winner Mary Ann! What a delicious combination!
Thanks Chris! Happiest of Holidays to you!
This is genius, Mary Ann! I love French Onion Soup (just made some the other night!) and who doesn’t love mac ‘n cheese?!?! This is such a warm and cozy dish! Merry Christmas!
Thanks Rachelle! Merry Christmas! XO
I would love this! Looks so comforting and delicious!
You totally would Gina! Happy Holidays!
This looks so cozy and comforting!! A great way to finish off before Xmas. Hope you have a wonderful Xmas with your family, Mary Ann! :)
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas too Natasha! Can’t wait to see what you’ve got in store for us in 2018!
Love comforting meals like this when it’s finally chilly out. Hope you and your family have the best Christmas ever MaryAnn!
I LOVE comfort food during the winter too Matt! Happiest of Holidays to you, Naomi, and those sweet boys of yours!
Looks amazing! YUMMM! Have a great Christmas!
Thanks Tieghan! Have an awesome holiday with your family too!
Truth be told, my stretchy pants will be in control until at least late January! I mean, there’s so much comfort food to be had, and you just added another to the list! Indeed, we’ll need comfort next week as we relax, get cozy and reflect on the past year. This looks absolutely scrumptious, Mary Ann! Have the best Christmas ever! xo
I hope you and Rob have the best Christmas too Traci! So looking forward to what you’ll be serving up at V&B in 2018!
Looks absolutely delicious!
Thanks Alida! Happy Christmas! XO
This is the best fusion food I’ve seen, possibly ever. There’s a tear in my eye and it’s not just the onion, it’s the comforting beauty! ;-)
Thanks Jessie! Hope you give it a go. You’ll love it! Happy Christmas!
What a wonderful comfort food dinner! Merry Christmas!
Soooo good Lindsay! Merry Christmas to you too!
I absolutely must have this!
You’d love it Jennifer!
Hi, MaryAnn.
First of all, I want to greet you a Merry Christmas! Your French Onion Pasta will be a great addition to our dishes on the table on Christmas. I’ll definitely try this.
Hi Joseph! I think you’ll really enjoy it! It’s a huge hit at our house! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!! Thanks for following the BHK!
I finally threw in the towel and gave in to the fact that I wasn’t even going to come close to completing everything I wanted to before Christmas. Besides, the Mr. and I ultimately decided to go out of town for the holiday so the last thing we needed were countless batches of cookies and treats around. So. . .my list for next year is already underway.
Such a cozy and comfortable pasta dish. Loving the idea of snuggling up with it and bing watching under a cable knit blankie for the days leading up to new years.
Hoping your holidays are jolly and bright. Toodles until 2018.????????
This is my kind of cozy comfort food Lynn! I’ll spend some extra time at the gym making up for it in January! Happy New Year!! XO
What a yummy idea! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas with your family.
It’s so delish Karen! Such great comfort food! Happy New Year to you!
This looks like a perfect weeknight dinner to cozy up this winter season! Love those caramelized onions and cheesy pasta goodness! Yummy!
You’d love it Deepika! So easy and such a comforting dish!
Happy Holidays Mary Ann! This recipe is definitely appropriate for the space in between Christmas and New Years. It combines two cozy, comfort dishes into one, which is brilliant! And the current cold temps make this dish an absolute necessity! Looking forward to more of your creations in 2018!
Same to you Leanne!It’s perfect for the chilly weather everyone seems to be having!
This is a genius pasta dish!! French onion soup is beloved by all – and it looks like you’ve found another wonderful way to enjoy it!! Yum! I hope you had a great Christmas Mary Ann – enjoy this cozy week of Netflix and slippers!
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas with the boys Katherine! I’ve been enjoying some time off and fun with family! Happy New Year!
OHHHH looks sooo fabulous! Definitely have to try this! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and have a happy new year!!
It’s a total winner Sam! Hope you give it a go! Happy New Year and thanks so much for following the BHK!
This is indeed a perfect combination! I love french onion soup and you are so right about mac and cheese! To me there’s nothing better than a baked meal in the middle of the winter. We are in the midst of another huge snowstorm right now and I could use some of this fabulous pasta! Happy New Year, Mary Ann!
Perfect for a snowstorm Kathy!! Hope you have a Happy New Year!!
I love this comforting pasta, such a perfect dish! Happy New Year, wishing you all the best for 2018! :)
You too Laura!!