One Pot French Onion Pasta
All the rich, savory flavor of French onion soup in a creamy, cheesy pasta – made easy in just one pot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Course, One-Pot Meals
- Method: Stovetop, One Pot
- Cuisine: French-Inspired, American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp sugar (optional, for caramelizing)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
8 oz pasta (e.g., penne, rigatoni, or fusilli)
2 cups beef broth
1 cup water
1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh thyme or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Caramelize onions: In a large pot or deep skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions, salt, pepper, and sugar (if using). Cook, stirring often, for 20–25 minutes until onions are deeply golden and caramelized.
Add garlic and thyme: Stir in garlic and thyme. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Deglaze and build flavor: Add Worcestershire sauce and scrape up any browned bits.
Add liquids and pasta: Pour in beef broth, water, and pasta. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Make it creamy: Stir in cream, Gruyère, and Parmesan. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce is thick and creamy.
Serve: Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Gruyère gives the most authentic flavor, but Swiss or mozzarella work too.
Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
Add mushrooms for extra umami.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/one-pot-french-onion-pasta/
