French Onion Pasta

This recipe serves 4 people and requires 5 minutes of preparation time along with 35 minutes of cooking time.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 8 oz orecchiette pasta
• 1 1/2 cups grated Swiss or Gruyere cheese
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the sliced onions and cook, stirring constantly, until they become dark and caramelized, which takes about 20 minutes.
2. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and continue cooking for another minute.
3. Add the orecchiette pasta, beef broth, heavy cream, and thyme to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the pasta is tender and the liquid has absorbed, which usually takes about 12 minutes.
4. Once the pasta is cooked, turn off the heat and stir in the grated cheese until it melts and combines with the pasta mixture.
5. Season the dish with salt and pepper according to your taste preference. Serve and enjoy!