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French Onion Orecchiette

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 large yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 pound orecchiette pasta
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sugar, and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are deep golden brown and caramelized.
  2. Add beef broth, water, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
  3. Stir in the orecchiette pasta, reduce heat to medium-high, and cook uncovered for 12-15 minutes, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of the Gruyère cheese until melted. Serve immediately topped with remaining cheese.