French Onion Pasta (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped.
02 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce (preferably French equivalent brand).
03 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.
04 - 5 1/2 cups water.
05 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.
06 - 1/2 tablespoon cornflour.
07 - 2 tablespoons concentrated beef stock.
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter.
09 - 1 pound short-cut pasta, like penne or fusilli.
10 - 12 ounces evaporated whole milk.
11 - 5 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded.
12 - 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced.
13 - Salt and black pepper, to taste.
14 - Fresh herbs and your favorite spices.
15 - A dash of red pepper flakes (if you like it spicy).
16 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.

# Instructions:

01 - Warm butter and olive oil in a big pot on medium heat until the butter's melted and bubbly.
02 - Toss in the sliced onions and season with salt and pepper. Keep stirring now and then for about 30-35 minutes until they've turned a deep golden color.
03 - Keep a close eye on the onions. If they're browning too fast, tweak the heat or throw in some extra butter or oil.
04 - Add chopped garlic, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire, and soy sauce to the onions. Cook just a little till it smells amazing.
05 - Add water and half of the evaporated milk to the pot as you crank up the heat.
06 - Whisk the cornflour into the leftover milk until it’s smooth, then pour it into the pot.
07 - Sprinkle in the bouillon, herbs, and spices, then bring everything to a good boil.
08 - Pop in the dry pasta, then lower the heat so it bubbles gently. Let it cook for 20-25 minutes.
09 - Stir frequently to stop the pasta from sticking and make sure it's always under the liquid.
10 - Taste the pasta every so often. If the pot’s running dry, add a little water until the pasta’s perfect.
11 - Once the pasta's cooked and you've still got a rich sauce, take the pot off the heat.
12 - Little by little, add Gruyere cheese and stir till it's melted in completely.
13 - Add the Parmesan and stir until the sauce becomes silky smooth.
14 - Taste the dish and tweak the flavors by adding more salt, pepper, or other seasonings.
15 - If you want a thinner sauce, mix in a bit more water or milk before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Quick prep with only one pot needed.
02 - Easy on the budget.
03 - Doesn't use heavy cream.
04 - Great for preparing ahead of time.

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