Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this One Pot French Onion Pasta Recipe, where caramelized onions, cheeses, and cream come together to create a luscious and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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Onion Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Other Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or broth)
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 12 oz uncooked pasta (e.g., fettuccine or linguine)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a large pot, melt butter and olive oil. Add onions, salt, pepper, sugar, and cook until golden.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in thyme, garlic, cook briefly. Deglaze with wine, add broth, bring to a boil.
- Cook Pasta: Add pasta, simmer until al dente and liquid reduces.
- Finish Dish: Stir in cream, Gruyère, Parmesan until creamy. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and skip or replace Gruyère with vegetarian cheese.
- Opt for freshly grated cheese for a better melt.
- Pair with a green salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
