French Onion Pasta

Ingredients:

1 onion, thinly sliced
2 cups penne pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1 shallot, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup water
2 onion flavored bouillon cubes
1/4 cup cream
salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup gruyere cheese, shredded
3 tablespoons panko
1 tablespoon parsley

Caramelize the onion and set aside.

Cook the pasta until al dente and set aside.

Melt the butter and cook the shallot and garlic. Stir in the flour and mix for 1 minute. Gradually add the water and boullion. Bring to a simmer and allow to reduce and thicken. Stir in cream and season with salt and pepper. Then add the caramelized onion.

Add the sauce to the pasta and pour into a casserole dish. Sprinkle the cheese and panko over the top as well as a bit of black pepper. Broil until cheese is melted and panko is golden. Garnish with the parsley.