Cheesy French Onion Soup Pasta Casserole Recipe

gruyere cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories while maintaining meltiness.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic wine maintains flavor without alcohol.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: homemade broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made from scraps.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cook orecchiette in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add minced garlic, thyme, and bay leaf to the onions; cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Pour in white wine and beef broth; simmer for 5-10 minutes to reduce slightly.

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste; remove bay leaf.

Combine cooked orecchiette with the onion mixture in a large bowl; mix well to combine.

Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased baking dish.

Top with shredded gruyere and parmesan cheese, followed by a sprinkle of bread crumbs.

Drizzle olive oil over the top for added crispiness.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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