Description
If you’re craving the deep, savory flavors of French onion soup in a form hearty enough to be dinner, look no further than this French Onion Beef and Pasta Casserole.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni work best)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed French onion soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until just al dente (about 1–2 minutes less than package instructions). Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté for 10 minutes until softened and golden. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until browned.
Stir in Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and French onion soup. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat. Stir in sour cream until well combined.
In a large mixing bowl or baking dish, combine the cooked pasta with the beef-onion mixture. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese.
Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of Swiss cheese on top.
Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Add mushrooms for extra umami
- Use Gruyère instead of Swiss for a richer melt
- Swap in ground turkey for a lighter version
- Top with crispy onions before baking for a crunch
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Fat: 25 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Protein: 28 g
Keywords: French Onion Beef Pasta