- Give the onions time and moderate heat; deep color supplies most of the soup like flavor.
- Stir often after pasta is added so the beans stay intact and the starch does not catch.
Slow down comfortDinner · French style
French Onion White Bean Pasta
Jammy onions, white beans, pasta, thyme, and bubbling gruyère in a cozy one pot dinner.
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45 minutesRelaxed difficulty27g protein
Why it fits
Deep onion flavor and a bubbling cheese finish offer classic comfort, while beans add staying power.
01 Gather
Ingredients
Makes 2 generous servings
- 3 yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 8 oz short pasta
- 1 can cannellini beans
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup shredded gruyère
02 Make
The good part
- 01
Cook onions in olive oil with a pinch of salt until deeply golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 02
Add thyme, balsamic, pasta, beans, and broth; simmer until pasta is tender and saucy.
- 03
Top with gruyère and broil until bubbling.
03 Know before you cook
Small details, better dinner.
Practical notes for getting the texture right, adapting the ingredients, and saving what is left.
- Use mozzarella and parmesan instead of gruyère.
- Lentil or chickpea pasta adds more protein; adjust liquid as needed.
Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of broth because the sauce thickens overnight.
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Per serving, approximately
590 calories27g protein13g fiber
Nutrition is an estimate and may vary with brands and portions.04 The kitchen edit
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