One Pot French Onion Pasta

One Pot French Onion Pasta

from wanderingchickpea.com
60 min
4 servings

Rich and creamy One Pot French Onion Pasta with sweet caramelized onions, cremini mushrooms and orecchiette.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 2 cups water
  • 12 oz dried orecchiette or other short cut pasta
  • 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs and toasted breadcrumbs for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oil over a large skillet over medium heat. When shimmering, add the onions and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring frequently until deeply caramelized. About 25-30 minutes. 

  2. 2

    Add the garlic, mushrooms and thyme. Sauté for 3-4 minutes or until the mushrooms begin to soften. Add the wine to deglaze the pan and add the flour. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until thickened.

  3. 3

    Pour in the beef stock (or vegetable stock) and water. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Bring to a boil then add the pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente. (Keep in mind that other pasta shapes will have different cook times).

  4. 4

    Turn off the heat and stir in the sherry vinegar. Serve warm.