Description
This One Pot French Onion Pasta is the perfect cozy night meal, combining rich caramelized onions, creamy Gruyere cheese, and tender pasta all cooked together in one pot. Easy to make and full of comforting flavors, it’s an ideal dish for a warm, satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, preparing the base for caramelizing the onions.
- Caramelize the onions: Add the thinly sliced onions and cook slowly for about 15 minutes until they turn golden brown and develop a deep, sweet flavor.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute to release its aroma without burning.
- Add pasta and broth: Pour in the dry pasta and vegetable broth, increasing the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer the pasta: Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and has absorbed most of the broth, approximately 10 minutes.
- Incorporate cream and cheese: Stir in the heavy cream and grated Gruyere cheese until the cheese melts completely and the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
- Season: Taste and add salt and pepper as needed to enhance the flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves over the top before serving to add a fragrant finish.
Notes
- Use any pasta you prefer; short pasta shapes like penne or fusilli work great for this recipe.
- For a vegetarian version, ensure the vegetable broth is vegetarian-friendly and use vegetarian Gruyere cheese.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy cream alternative to lighten the dish.
- Caramelizing the onions slowly is key to getting that authentic French onion flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- If the sauce seems too thick after standing, loosen it with a splash of vegetable broth or water when reheating.
