One-Pot French Onion Pasta

One-Pot French Onion Pasta

from bakecookrepeat.com
35 min
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.