One-Pot French Onion Pasta

One-Pot French Onion Pasta

5 servings
If you're looking for a comforting, rich, one-pot meal, this French Onion Pasta is it. Inspired by the traditional flavors of French onion soup, this recipe is worth indulging in.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups small pasta

    mini farfalle, pastina or orceccheiette

  • 4 large yellow onions

    finely sliced

  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano

    plus additional for garnish

  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves

    pressed

  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme

    or substitute with 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

  1. 1

    To a large pan, drizzle olive oil and add butter. Then add thinly sliced onions.

  2. 2

    Cook on medium-low for 30-40 minutes until golden and caramelized, stirring frequently. Once caramelized, deglaze with a splash of white wine. Add fresh thyme leaves and the stem, garlic. Cook for a few minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add uncooked pasta and beef broth. Simmer on medium-high heat for 15-20 minutes or so until most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir frequently.

  4. 4

    Remove the thyme stems. Add the heavy cream and Parmesan. Add back any leaves that didn’t fall off during cooking. Stir to combine and cook a few minutes just enough to melt the cheese and bring the sauce to a simmer.

  5. 5

    Garnish with additional thyme and parmesan. You can easily make a protein on the side, like Italian sausage, salmon or chicken to turn this into a complete meal.

One-Pot French Onion Pasta

One-Pot French Onion Pasta

35 min5 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving the deep, savory comfort of French onion soup but in a quicker, more satisfying form? This One-Pot French Onion Pasta delivers all those beloved flavors in a single, easy-to-clean pot, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal that feels wonderfully indulgent. This recipe truly offers a comforting, rich experience.

What makes this dish truly special is its clever adaptation of classic French onion soup into a pasta format, where the pasta cooks directly in the flavorful broth alongside beautifully caramelized onions. This one-pot method allows the pasta to absorb all the rich, savory notes, creating a deeply indulgent meal with minimal fuss and maximum flavor.

Prepare for a truly comforting experience with this pasta dish. Each forkful brings together tender, perfectly cooked small pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce infused with the sweetness of caramelized yellow onions, the subtle tang of white wine, and the deep savoriness of beef broth. The pressed garlic and fresh thyme add aromatic layers, while the creamy texture from heavy cream and the salty bite of Parmigiano Reggiano round out this incredibly satisfying meal. You'll find yourself reaching for seconds of this hearty, soul-warming pasta, which is truly worth indulging in.

For the pasta, feel free to use your preferred small pasta shape like mini farfalle, pastina, or orceccheiette. If fresh thyme isn't available, dried thyme works beautifully; simply use 1/2 teaspoon as a substitute for two fresh sprigs. While Parmigiano Reggiano adds a distinct nutty and salty depth, another hard Italian cheese could be considered if necessary.

This One-Pot French Onion Pasta is ideal for a comforting family dinner or a cozy evening in. Serve it warm with additional grated Parmigiano Reggiano on top for an extra flourish, perhaps alongside a simple green salad to balance the richness.

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