Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of caramelized onions and creamy cheese with this comforting One Pot French Onion Pasta. This easy stovetop recipe brings the essence of French cuisine to your table in a deliciously simple way.
Ingredients
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Onion Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Pasta and Cheese:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 4 cups low-sodium beef or vegetable broth
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta, such as penne or fettuccine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese or Swiss
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a large pot, melt butter with olive oil. Cook onions, salt, pepper, and sugar until caramelized.
- Add Flavors: Stir in garlic, then balsamic vinegar.
- Cook Pasta: Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Add pasta, simmer until tender.
- Finish Dish: Stir in cream, Gruyère, and Parmesan until creamy. Serve garnished with herbs.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of white wine before the broth.
- Use Swiss or mozzarella if Gruyère is unavailable.
- Pair with a green salad or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
