Description
Delicious and creamy One Pot French Onion Pasta featuring caramelized onions, Gruyère cheese, and a rich beef broth base. This easy stovetop recipe combines all ingredients in a single pot for a comforting, flavorful main course perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: In a large pot or deep skillet, melt the butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, salt, pepper, and sugar. Cook slowly, stirring often, for 20–25 minutes until the onions are deeply golden and caramelized.
- Add Garlic and Thyme: Stir in the garlic and thyme, cooking for 1 minute to release their fragrance.
- Incorporate Flour and Wine: Sprinkle in the flour and stir to evenly coat the onions. Add the dry white wine (if using) and cook for 2 minutes, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pot for added flavor.
- Simmer with Broth and Pasta: Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Add the uncooked pasta and cook uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the liquid has mostly absorbed.
- Finish with Cream and Cheese: Stir in the heavy cream, Gruyère, and Parmesan cheese. Mix thoroughly until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken or vegetable broth if preferred to suit your dietary needs.
- For extra indulgence, top with additional Gruyère cheese and broil until bubbly before serving.
- If vegan or vegetarian, use vegetable broth and substitute cheeses with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
