One Pot French Onion Pasta
Imagine the rich, savory flavors of classic French onion soup transformed into a creamy, cozy pasta dinner. Deeply caramelized onions, nutty gruyere, and velvety sauce come together for an elegant, comforting one-pot weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 large yellow onions thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups low sodium beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta such as rigatoni or fusilli
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded gruyere cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat in a large heavy-bottomed pot.
- Add the sliced onions, sprinkle with salt and sugar, and cook slowly for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring often, until deep golden brown and caramelized.
- Stir in the thyme and garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Pour in the beef broth and water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add the pasta and reduce heat to medium. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add Worcestershire sauce and heavy cream. Stir gently to combine.
- Turn off the heat and stir in gruyere and parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Season with black pepper to taste and serve hot. Garnish with extra thyme or more cheese if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 20gFat: 35gSodium: 680mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9g
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