Description
Creamy One Pot French Onion Pasta blends classic French flavors with comforting pasta perfection. Rich caramelized onions and melted gruyère cheese create a luxurious meal you’ll savor until the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine)
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons butter
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a spacious pot over medium heat, introducing sliced onions and allowing them to transform into a rich, golden-brown state for 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle a touch of sugar midway to intensify the caramelization process.
- Incorporate minced garlic, aromatic thyme, salt, and pepper, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until the kitchen fills with a fragrant essence.
- Stream in vegetable broth and water, elevating the temperature until the liquid reaches a vigorous boil.
- Submerge pasta completely in the simmering liquid, stirring intermittently and monitoring until the pasta reaches perfect tenderness and most of the liquid absorbs (approximately 10-12 minutes).
- Reduce heat and gently fold in mozzarella, Parmesan, and heavy cream, creating a luxurious, silky sauce that embraces each pasta strand.
- Transfer to serving dishes immediately, optionally adorning with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Patience is key when caramelizing onions, allowing them to develop a rich, deep golden brown color without burning by maintaining medium-low heat and stirring frequently.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk and use less cheese to reduce overall fat content while maintaining creamy texture.
- Gluten-free pasta works perfectly in this recipe, making it adaptable for those with wheat sensitivities without compromising the delicious flavor profile.
- Adding a splash of white wine during onion caramelization can enhance the depth of flavor and introduce a subtle complexity to the dish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 497 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 754 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 54 mg