Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of French onion soup with a twist in this One Pot French Onion Pasta recipe. Caramelized onions, Gruyère cheese, and a creamy sauce come together to create a truly satisfying meal that is easy to make in just one pot.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional, can substitute with extra broth)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or rotini)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Heat butter and olive oil, add onions, salt, pepper, and sugar, cook until caramelized.
- Add Flavors: Stir in garlic, thyme, and white wine, then add broth and water.
- Cook Pasta: Stir in pasta, simmer until tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Finish Dish: Stir in cream, Gruyère, and Parmesan until creamy. Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade beef broth.
- Top with extra cheese and broil for a baked French onion soup effect.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-pot stovetop
- Cuisine: French-inspired, Italian fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 810 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
