Comfort food at its finest! French Onion Pasta Bake takes the classic savory soup flavors and transforms it into a nurturing pasta dish with tender noodles, crispy bacon, and sharp Colby cheese all swimming in a savory creamy sauce. The French Onion Pasta Bake is warm, welcoming, and absolutely delicious that everyone will love. You’ll be making this on the regular once you try it!
Ingredients
• 13 ounces penne rigate, uncooked • 2 tablespoons butter • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil • 2 large brown onions, thinly sliced • 1 cup bacon, roughly chopped • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 3 sprigs thyme, plus extra leaves to serve • 1 (1.4 ounces) packet French onion soup mix • 1/2 cup white wine, dry • 1 1/3 cup cream • pepper, to taste • 1 1/2 cups Colby cheese, gratedDirections
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2
Cook the pasta to al dente according to the directions on the package.
Step 3
Drain the pasta and return it to the pan.
Step 4
In a large pan, heat the butter and oil over medium heat.
Step 5
Once hot, cook the onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 6
Add the bacon and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
Step 7
Add the garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 8
Add the dry soup packet to the pan and stir.
Step 9
Add the wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
Step 10
Gradually stir in the cream.
Step 11
Season with pepper to taste.
Step 12
Add in the pasta and toss to coat.
Step 13
Move the mixture to a baking dish.
Step 14
Top with the Colby cheese.
Step 15
Bake until golden, about 20-25 minutes.
Step 16
Serve hot!
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