Easy French Onion Pasta
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 large yellow onions
), sliced into rings 1/8-inch thick (Mandoline recommended
- 1/8 tsp EACH salt and pepper
- 4 garlic cloves
minced
- pinch-1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
- 5 1/2 cups water)
(may sub beef broth and omit bouillon
- 1 12 oz. can evaporated milk
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons beef bouillon)
granulated, base or cubes
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
), minced (or 1 tsp dried
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
), minced (or 3/4 tsp dried
- 1/2 tsp EACH dried oregano
paprika, pepper
- 1 pound short cut pasta
), uncooked (I use orecchiette
- 5 oz. freshly shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly shredded Parmesan Cheese
- fresh parsley for garnish)
(optional
Directions
- 1
Add onions: Melt butter in olive oil in a large (7 quart) Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
- 2
Sauté garlic, etc. Once the onions are caramelized, add the garlic, red pepper flakes, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce and cook for 30 seconds.
Easy French Onion Pasta
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About this Recipe
Craving the comforting depth of classic French onion soup transformed into a satisfying pasta dish? This Easy French Onion Pasta delivers that beloved flavor profile in a single pot, making it perfect for a weeknight meal.
This recipe shines by achieving a luxuriously creamy texture without a drop of heavy cream, relying on evaporated milk and the magic of deeply caramelized onions. The clever combination of Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce adds a secret layer of complex sweetness and rich umami that truly elevates the dish, setting it apart from typical creamy pasta recipes.
You're in for a treat with this deceptively simple pasta. Imagine tender, short-cut pasta enveloped in a savory, silky sauce, studded with sweet, jammy onions that practically melt in your mouth. The Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses bring a nutty, sharp finish, complementing the subtle sweetness from the onions and the aromatic herbs like fresh thyme and parsley. It's a comforting, hearty dish for six people that feels gourmet but is entirely approachable for any home cook.
This French Onion Pasta is wonderfully versatile. While the recipe suggests short-cut pasta like orecchiette, feel free to use your favorite sturdy shape. If you don't have fresh parsley and thyme, dried versions work well; just remember that dried herbs are more concentrated. For an even deeper beefy flavor, you can certainly use beef broth instead of water and beef bouillon, adjusting for saltiness if needed.
This one-pot wonder is ideal for a cozy family dinner or when you want to impress guests with minimal fuss. Serve it simply, perhaps with a crusty baguette to sop up every last bit of the rich sauce, and a fresh green salad to balance the richness.