Description
One Pot French Onion Pasta transforms the savory essence of French onion soup into a creamy, cheesy pasta dish. With caramelized onions, rich broth, and melty cheese, it’s a cozy, one-pot wonder perfect for weeknight comfort.
Ingredients
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 12 oz pasta (fusilli, penne, or linguine)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced onions and salt, cooking low and slow for 25–30 minutes until deeply caramelized, stirring often.
- Stir in garlic and thyme, cooking for 1 minute.
- If using, deglaze the pot with white wine, scraping up any browned bits.
- Add broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in pasta and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally (10–12 minutes).
- Reduce heat and stir in cream, Gruyère, and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Season with black pepper and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add mushrooms or rotisserie chicken for extra depth or protein.
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Replace wine with extra broth and a splash of vinegar or lemon juice.
- Short pasta shapes work best but any pasta can be used.
- Reheat with broth or cream to revive the sauce. Not ideal for freezing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
