Cheesy French Onion Cavatappi
By Velveeta Kitchen
Prep
40 MIN
Total
1 HR 40 MIN
Servings
14 Servings
A delicious and comforting holiday dish combining the rich flavors of caramelized French onions with creamy VELVEETA cheese and cavatappi pasta, topped with crispy breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
1
pkg
(1 lb.) cavatappi
1/4
cup
butter, divided
2
medium
sweet onions, cut into thin slices
1 3/4
cups
fat-free reduced-sodium beef broth, divided
1
tbsp
chopped fresh thyme, divided
1
tsp
garlic powder, divided
1
tsp
ground black pepper, divided
1
lb
2
eggs, beaten
1/2
cup
dry bread crumbs
Original Cheese
Instructions
Step 1
HEAT oven to 350°F.
Step 2
COOK pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
Step 3
MEANWHILE, melt 2 Tbsp. butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook 12-15 min or until softened and lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add 1/2 cup beef broth, 1-1/2 tsp. thyme, and 1/2 tsp. EACH pepper and garlic powder; mix well. Cook 2-3 min., stirring frequently. Remove skillet from heat; set aside.
Step 4
DRAIN pasta; return to pasta pot. Add VELVEETA, eggs, and remaining broth, thyme and dry seasonings; mix well.
Step 5
SPOON pasta mixture into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with onions.
Step 6
MELT remaining butter; combine with breadcrumbs. Sprinkle over the pasta mixture.
Step 7
BAKE 20 min. or until pasta mixture is heated through.
