Description
Hearty One Pot French Onion Pasta blends classic French soup flavors with comforting pasta in a simple, elegant dish. Caramelized onions, rich broth, and melted cheese create a satisfying meal you will crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large onions, thinly sliced
- 8 oz (226 g) pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or spaghetti)
- 3 cups (710 ml) beef broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 2 tbsps (28 g) butter
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded Gruyere cheese (or mozzarella)
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp thyme (fresh or dried)
- 2 tbsps (8 g) chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Sauté sliced onions in butter and olive oil over medium heat, seasoning with sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir occasionally until onions transform into a deep amber color, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Aromatics Infusion: Add minced garlic and thyme to caramelized onions, allowing their flavors to meld and intensify for 1-2 minutes.
- Liquid Integration: Spread uncooked pasta over onion base, then pour beef broth and water. Bring to a rapid boil, immediately reducing to a gentle simmer.
- Pasta Transformation: Simmer pasta, stirring intermittently to prevent sticking, allowing liquid to absorb and create a creamy texture. Cook until pasta reaches perfect tenderness, about 10-12 minutes.
- Cheese Melting: Introduce Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses, stirring continuously until they dissolve into a luxurious, silky sauce coating each pasta strand.
- Final Touch: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, adding a burst of vibrant color and fresh flavor. Serve piping hot to preserve the dish’s rich, comforting essence.
Notes
- Control Caramelization Heat: Use medium-low heat to slowly transform onions without burning, ensuring deep golden color and sweet, rich flavor development.
- Prevent Pasta Sticking: Stir pasta regularly during cooking to avoid clumping and ensure even liquid absorption, creating consistently creamy texture.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Remove pot from direct heat when adding cheese to prevent separation and achieve smooth, silky sauce consistency.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap beef broth with vegetable stock for vegetarian version, or use gluten-free pasta to make dish celiac-friendly without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 426
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 672 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg