French Onion Pasta (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 3 big yellow onions, sliced thin.
02 - A pinch of salt and some pepper.
03 - 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
04 - 2 tablespoons of butter.
05 - 4 minced garlic cloves.
06 - Dash of red pepper flakes.
07 - 1/2 tablespoon of cornstarch.
08 - 1 tablespoon of soy sauce.
09 - 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
10 - 5 1/2 cups of water.
11 - 12 oz of evaporated milk.
12 - 2 tablespoons of beef bouillon.
13 - Fresh herbs and preferred spices.
14 - 1 lb of short pasta.
15 - 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese.
16 - 5 oz of Gruyere cheese.

# Instructions:

01 - In a big Dutch oven, heat olive oil and butter together on medium. Wait for the butter to stop bubbling.
02 - Throw in your onions with a touch of salt and some pepper. Stir now and then for around 30 minutes until deep brown and sweet.
03 - Watch those onions closely! If they seem like they're burning, lower the heat or toss in a bit more fat.
04 - Mix minced garlic, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce into the onions, and let it cook till it smells amazing.
05 - Turn the heat up high and pour in the water and half the evaporated milk.
06 - Stir the rest of the milk with cornstarch in another container until it's silky smooth, then pour it into your pot.
07 - Add in your bouillon, favorite herbs, and seasonings. Let the liquid boil.
08 - Dump in the raw pasta, turn the heat to medium-high, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes.
09 - Keep stirring every so often to make sure all the pasta is soaking up the liquid.
10 - Keep tasting the pasta now and then. If it seems dry and isn't soft yet, just add more water.
11 - Once the pasta's cooked and there's still a little sauce, take it off the stove.
12 - Slowly stir in Gruyere cheese until it's melted and blended into the sauce.
13 - Toss in Parmesan and stir until it's all creamy and smooth.
14 - Taste it! Add more spices or herbs if you think it's missing something.
15 - Want it runnier? Go ahead and stir in a splash of water or milk.

# Notes:

01 - Made in one big pan.
02 - Great on a budget.
03 - No need for heavy cream.
04 - Works well if prepped in advance.

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