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One Pot French Onion Pasta

One Pot French Onion Pasta: 7 Steps to a Flavorful Quick Meal


  • Author: recipeinspire
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

One Pot French Onion Pasta is a cozy, savory dish inspired by classic French onion soup—deeply caramelized onions, rich broth, tender pasta, and melty cheese all cooked in one pot.


Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp sugar (optional, helps caramelization)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 cup water
  • 10 oz pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or penne)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

Instructions

  1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring often, for 25–30 minutes until deeply caramelized.
  3. Stir in garlic, sugar, thyme, and black pepper; cook 1 minute.
  4. Pour in beef broth and water, scraping up browned bits.
  5. Add pasta, stir, and bring to a simmer.
  6. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and liquid reduces (10–12 minutes).
  7. Lower heat and stir in heavy cream.
  8. Add Gruyère and Parmesan, stirring until melted and creamy.
  9. Season with salt to taste and serve hot.

Notes

For extra French onion flavor, top with toasted bread crumbs or broil with extra cheese for a few minutes before serving.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: One Pot
  • Cuisine: French-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 860mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: french onion pasta, one pot pasta, caramelized onion pasta, cheesy pasta