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Recipe Here: 30-Minute One-Pot French Onion Pasta


  • Author: Emma Skillet
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x

Description

A rich and cozy one-pot pasta inspired by French onion soup, made with jammy onions, broth, Gruyère, and Parmesan in just 30 minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 8 ounces pasta
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, optional

Instructions

    1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
    2. Add onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often, until softened and jammy.
    3. Stir in garlic, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook 30 seconds.
    4. Sprinkle in flour and stir for 1 minute.
    5. Pour in beef broth and scrape up any browned bits.
    6. Add pasta and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir well.
    7. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring once or twice, until pasta is tender.
    8. Turn off heat and stir in heavy cream, Gruyère, and Parmesan until melted.
    9. Rest 2 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, let the onions get deeply golden before adding the broth.
  • If the pasta looks too thick at the end, stir in a small splash of warm broth.
  • If the sauce looks too loose, let it rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
  • Gruyère gives the most classic French onion flavor, but Swiss or mozzarella can be substituted.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat with a splash of broth or milk.
  • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 Minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Serving
  • Calories: 610Kcal
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 690mg
  • Fat: 33g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
  • Carbohydrates: 56g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g

Keywords: French Onion Pasta