Description
This One Pot French Onion Pasta is a rich, comforting dish inspired by classic French onion soup, combining deeply caramelized onions with savory beef broth, tender pasta, and a creamy cheese sauce made with Gruyère and Parmesan. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, it requires just one pot and minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Liquids and Sauces
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Pasta and Cheese
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine, broken in half
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions: In a large deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring often, for 15 to 18 minutes until they turn deeply golden and caramelized, developing a rich, sweet flavor.
- Add garlic and thyme: Stir in the minced garlic and thyme and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Deglaze and add broth: Pour in the Worcestershire sauce and beef broth, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan to incorporate their flavor into the sauce. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Cook the pasta: Add the broken pasta pieces, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the broth. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Finish the sauce: Stir in the heavy cream, shredded Gruyère, and grated Parmesan until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as desired.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot, optionally topped with additional Gruyère and broiled for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned for an extra French onion soup feel.
Notes
- For an extra French onion soup feel, top with additional Gruyère cheese and broil for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a crisp green salad for a balanced meal.
