Description
Creamy one pot French onion pasta combines classic French flavors with comforting pasta perfection. Rich caramelized onions and melted cheese create a luxurious meal you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or spaghetti)
- 8 cups (1.9 liters) beef broth
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
Seasonings and Fats:
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh thyme or parsley
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium temperature, gently sautéing sliced onions for 15-20 minutes until they transform into a rich, deep golden-brown color with caramelized edges.
- Introduce minced garlic, sprinkle sugar, and season with salt and black pepper, allowing aromatics to bloom for 1-2 minutes and release their intense fragrance.
- Stream beef broth into the pot, bringing the liquid to a rolling boil, then submerge pasta and simmer for recommended cooking duration, periodically stirring to prevent noodles from clinging together.
- As pasta reaches al dente and liquid reduces substantially, decrease heat to low, creating a concentrated flavor base.
- Gently fold Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses into the mixture, incorporating heavy cream until the sauce achieves a luxurious, silky consistency with fully melted cheese.
- Finish the dish by scattering fresh thyme or parsley across the surface, serving immediately while maintaining optimal warmth and creamy texture.
Notes
- Caramelize onions slowly to develop rich, deep flavor without burning, ensuring they turn golden brown and sweet.
- For vegetarian version, swap beef broth with vegetable broth and use plant-based butter to maintain recipe’s creamy texture.
- Control moisture by adding broth gradually, preventing pasta from becoming too soupy or too dry during cooking process.
- Select young, mild Gruyere cheese for smoother melting and balanced flavor profile in the final dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 445 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1260 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg