Description
One Pot French Onion Pasta is a comforting, creamy dish that combines the rich flavors of caramelized onions and savory broth with perfectly cooked pasta. This easy-to-make recipe requires only one pot, making cleanup a breeze. Topped with gooey Gruyère cheese, each bite offers a delightful blend of nostalgia and warmth, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or gatherings with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown and caramelized, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the pasta, ensuring all noodles are coated. Cover and cook according to package instructions (10-12 minutes) until al dente.
- Reduce heat to low and mix in the heavy cream until well combined.
- Add grated Gruyère cheese on top, stirring until melted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and thyme to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional thyme if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 109mg