One-Pot French Onion Pasta (Printable Version)

Rich pasta with caramelized onions, melty cheese, and savory broth for a comforting meal.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Pasta

03 - 12 ounces dry fettuccine or linguine

→ Liquids

04 - 1/4 cup dry white wine
05 - 4 cups vegetable or beef broth

→ Dairy

06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
08 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Pantry

09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon sugar
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1 bay leaf
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish (optional)

14 - Fresh parsley, chopped
15 - Extra Gruyère or Parmesan cheese

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat butter and olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes until onions are deep golden brown and caramelized.
02 - Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Pour in white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Cook until the wine is mostly evaporated, about 2 minutes.
04 - Stir in dried thyme, bay leaf, and broth. Bring to a boil.
05 - Add uncooked pasta, stir well, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, for 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
06 - Remove bay leaf. Stir in Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses until melted and creamy. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
07 - Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and additional cheese if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The pasta cooks right in the onion broth, soaking up all that deep, caramelized flavor
  • Its French onion soup meets mac and cheese, and the result is absolutely magical
02 -
  • Do not rush the caramelization step. Those onions need time to develop their sweetness. If they look too pale, keep cooking.
  • The pasta will continue to thicken the sauce as it sits. If it gets too thick, splash in a little more broth or water when reheating.
03 -
  • Slice your onions as evenly as possible so they caramelize at the same rate. A mandoline works wonders here.
  • Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded. It melts so much better and tastes fresher too.
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