Viral One Pot French Onion Pasta

Viral One Pot French Onion Pasta

4 servings
My version of the Viral One-Pot French Onion Pasta that’s loaded with rich beef broth and caramelized onion sauce, and REAL Gruyère made in the Swiss region of Gruyère using the same recipe for the last 900 years!!

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp Salted Butter
  • 2 Large Onion

    thinly sliced

  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 4 Cloves garlic

    minced

  • 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/4 Cup Dry White Wine
  • 1/2 LB Rigatoni
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 32 Oz Beef Bone Broth)

    (or about 4 cups

  • 5.3 Oz Le Gruyère® AOP

    shredded

  • 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream

Directions

  1. 1

    Add butter to a heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add onions, olive oil, and a hefty pinch of salt. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring often until soft and starting to brown.

  2. 2

    Add garlic and thyme and cook for 3 more minutes or until the garlic is tender and fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add balsamic vinegar and white wine to deglaze the pan - scraping up all the little bits on the bottom of the pan.

  4. 4

    Add rigatoni, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth and stir everything together. Carefully submerge the noodles and cook over a medium simmer for 20 minutes with the lid on, occasionally removing it and stirring so the noodles don’t stick to the pot.

  5. 5

    Once al dente, add the @emmicheeseusa Gruyère and heavy cream and gently stir until creamy. Taste and season with flaky salt and pepper.

Viral One Pot French Onion Pasta

Viral One Pot French Onion Pasta

35 min4 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving the comforting, rich flavors of French onion soup but wish it could be a complete meal, ready in one pot? This Viral One Pot French Onion Pasta delivers exactly that, transforming a beloved classic into a convenient and incredibly satisfying dish.

This recipe shines by condensing all the beloved elements of French onion soup—deeply caramelized onions, savory beef broth, and rich Gruyère cheese—into a single pot, making weeknight gourmet a reality. The slow caramelization of the onions builds a robust flavor base, while the rigatoni cooks directly in the flavorful liquid, absorbing every last drop of the rich sauce.

You can expect a bowl of creamy, deeply savory pasta, where tender rigatoni is coated in a luscious sauce infused with sweet, caramelized onions and robust beef bone broth. The authentic Le Gruyère® AOP, sourced from the Swiss region and made with centuries-old traditions, melts into a rich, nutty finish that truly elevates the dish, making every bite incredibly satisfying and comforting. The hint of dried thyme and balsamic vinegar brightens the overall profile, balancing the richness without overpowering it.

To customize, if dry white wine isn't on hand, you can substitute with an equal amount of additional beef broth, though the wine does add a layer of complex acidity. While rigatoni is excellent for catching the sauce, other sturdy short pastas like penne or cavatappi would also work well. For the cheese, while Le Gruyère® AOP is irreplaceable for its distinct profile, a high-quality aged Swiss cheese with a touch of Parmesan could be an alternative.

Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or an impressive yet easy meal when entertaining, this pasta stands alone as a hearty main course. Serve it with a simple green salad to complement its rich flavors.

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