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One Pot French Onion Pasta

Creamy One Pot French Onion Pasta That'll Wow Your Dinner Guests

This One Pot French Onion Pasta combines caramelized onions and rich cheese for a hearty, crowd-pleasing comfort meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: French
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz short-cut pasta (orecchiette recommended) or use radiatori or medium shells
For the Onions
  • 2 medium yellow onions sliced into 1/8-inch rings
For Flavoring
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce or vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce reduce sodium options available
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme or dried if unavailable
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley or dried if unavailable
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
For the Broth
  • 4 cups water plus beef bouillon or vegetable broth for vegetarian version
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup evaporated milk or non-dairy milk for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Gruyere cheese shredded, or Swiss as a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated for maximum flavor

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large pot, add butter and olive oil over medium heat. Allow them to melt and blend, creating a rich base for your onions.
  2. Add the sliced yellow onions into the pot, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir gently to coat the onions in the fats.
  3. Cook for about 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions turn golden brown and become irresistibly sweet.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce; sauté for 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in water and half of the evaporated milk. In a separate bowl, whisk the remaining milk with cornstarch, beef bouillon, and herbs before adding it to the pot.
  6. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil, then add your chosen pasta. Lower heat and let simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  7. Remove the pot from heat. Gradually stir in the Gruyere and Parmesan cheese, letting them melt into the sauce.
  8. Adjust seasoning to taste and optionally top with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers for up to 5 days in the fridge or frozen for 3 months. Reheat gently with a splash of water or broth.

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