French Onion Fettuccine Alfredo

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until deep golden and caramelized, about 30 minutes. If browning too fast, reduce heat to low. Add wine, balsamic, and jam and continue to cook until evaporated and jam has melted, 5 minutes more.
3. In another large skillet over medium heat, add the remaining olive oil and add garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add flour and cook until light brown, 1-2 minutes more. Slowly whisk in cream and milk. Bring the mixture to a simmer then add parmesan and thyme and simmer until thickened 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. Top with caramelized onion mixture and 1 cup of Gruyere. Bake until cheese is melty, about 20 minutes.
5. Heat the oven to broil. Drizzle more olive oil on the baguette slices and top the pasta dish with baguette slices and top with the remaining cheese. Broil until golden.