One-Pot French Onion Pasta

One-Pot French Onion Pasta

Mains 🍴 Serves 3-4
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Instructions

  1. Melt butter with olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.

  2. Add sliced onions and sauté frequently, stirring often, for about 1 hour until they reach a deep golden brown color and become jammy. This is the key step—patience is essential for developing the rich onion flavor.

  3. Once caramelized, add minced garlic and fresh thyme, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until very fragrant.

  4. Pour in white wine and deglaze the pot by scraping up the browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.

  5. Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper, stirring to combine.

  6. Add beef broth, water, and uncooked pasta directly to the pot. Stir to combine.

  7. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer while stirring frequently for about 8-10 minutes, until the pasta is al dente and a good amount of liquid has evaporated (the mixture should be saucy but not soupy).

  8. Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream and grated Gruyère cheese until fully incorporated and creamy.

  9. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately.

💡 Notes

  • Source: Cozy Cravings (https://cozycravings.com/one-pot-french-onion-pasta/)
  • Cozy, one-pot meal inspired by French onion soup. The long caramelization time is crucial for developing depth of flavor.
  • For best results, use a good quality Gruyère cheese.