Description
This One Pot French Onion Pasta is the ultimate comfort food dish that combines the flavors of caramelized onions, creamy cheese, and savory broth all in one skillet. It’s a delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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For the Pasta:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta (fettuccine or linguine)
For the Sauce:
- 4 cups beef broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: In a large skillet, cook onions, sugar, salt, and pepper in butter and oil until caramelized.
- Add Aromatics and Pasta: Stir in garlic, thyme, and uncooked pasta. Pour in beef broth and simmer.
- Melt Cheeses: Stir in cream, Gruyère, Parmesan, and balsamic vinegar until creamy.
- Finish and Serve: Let the pasta thicken slightly off heat, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of beef and add mushrooms.
- Swiss cheese or fontina can be substituted for Gruyère.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
