Description
This One Pot French Onion Pasta is a deliciously creamy and comforting dish that brings together the rich flavors of caramelized onions, Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses, and a touch of cream. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Pasta:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 ounces pasta (such as penne or fusilli)
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: In a large deep skillet or Dutch oven, melt the butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sugar, and cook for 20–25 minutes until deeply caramelized.
- Add Flavor: Stir in garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 more minute.
- Cook the Pasta: Add pasta, broth, cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 10–12 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Melt the Cheeses: Remove from heat and stir in Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Finish and Serve: Let pasta sit to thicken, then garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra richness, top with more shredded cheese and broil until bubbly.
- Use vegetarian Worcestershire sauce and veggie broth for a vegetarian option.
- French fried onions make a crunchy topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
