Description
This One-Pot French Onion Pasta combines the comforting flavors of French onion soup with creamy pasta. It’s a rich and cheesy dish made in a single pot, with caramelized onions, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and Gruyère cheese, offering an indulgent yet simple meal.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 large yellow onions, sliced into 1/8-inch rings
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups water
- 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 12 ounces orecchiette pasta
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deeply caramelized, about 40–45 minutes. If the onions begin to brown too quickly, add a splash of water to deglaze the pan and continue cooking.
- Add the minced garlic to the onions and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the water, beef bouillon granules, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the orecchiette pasta. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 12–15 minutes.
- Stir in the evaporated milk, Gruyère cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Continue to cook, stirring, until the cheese has melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Remove from heat and let the pasta sit for a few minutes to thicken. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the beef bouillon and use vegetable broth instead of water.
- For added protein, you can incorporate cooked chicken.
- Stir in red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Additional veggies like mushrooms, spinach, or peas can be added for more flavor and nutrition.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
