French Onion Casserole (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Components
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225 grams penne or rotini pasta
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480 millilitres beef broth
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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0.5 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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450 grams ground beef
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2 large onions, cut thin
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2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Finishing Touches
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15 grams chopped parsley or crispy fried onions
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50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
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100 grams Swiss cheese, shredded
# How to Make It:
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Right before digging in, throw over some chopped parsley or a sprinkle of crispy fried onions.
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Slide the dish into the hot oven. Let it bake 20 to 25 minutes so the cheese melts and everything bubbles.
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Scatter plenty of grated Parmesan all across the top.
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Grab your cooked pasta, toss it with the beef and onion mix in a big casserole dish, and stir in the Swiss cheese so it's all mixed through.
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Boil pasta in salted water. Make sure you don't overcook it. Drain well and set it aside.
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Pour in Worcestershire along with beef broth. Mix it all up. Let things simmer for a few minutes so the flavors hang out together.
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Toss in minced garlic, salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Stir it around for about a minute till it smells amazing.
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Add the ground beef to those sweet onions. Use your spoon to break down the meat. Cook everything until no pink’s showing.
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Start by warming olive oil in a pan on medium. Drop in the onions and cook them, stirring now and then, until golden and soft, which takes about 20 minutes.
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Crank your oven up to 175°C and wait till it’s fully hot.
# Additional Tips:
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Got Gruyère? Use that instead of Swiss if you want a deeper taste. Toss some mushrooms with your onions for a hint of earthiness, or throw in red pepper flakes if you like things spicy. Swap for whole wheat pasta and ground turkey for a lighter take.