Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this One Pot French Onion Pasta. Caramelized onions, creamy cheeses, and aromatic herbs come together in this easy and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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For the Caramelized Onions:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sugar
For the Pasta:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 12 ounces pasta of choice (fusilli or penne work well)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, salt, pepper, and sugar. Cook for 20–25 minutes until deeply caramelized.
- Add Flavor: Stir in garlic and thyme, cooking for 1 minute. Pour in white wine to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits.
- Cook Pasta: Add broth and bring to a boil. Stir in pasta, simmer for 10–12 minutes until tender.
- Finish the Dish: Reduce heat, stir in cream, Gruyère, and Parmesan until creamy. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For richer flavor, use a mix of beef and vegetable broth.
- To make it vegetarian, use vegetable broth and a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 2 cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
