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One Pot French Onion Pasta

One Pot French Onion Pasta: Creamy Comfort in Minutes

One Pot French Onion Pasta is a creamy and comforting dish that combines pantry staples into a crowd-pleasing meal ready in no time.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz short cut pasta (Orecchiette, radiatori, or rotini)
Onions
  • 2 medium yellow onions
Aromatics
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (reduced sodium)
Liquids
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup beef bouillon
  • 1 cup evaporated milk substitute with non-dairy milk for dairy-free option
Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
Cheese
  • 1 cup Gruyere cheese (freshly shredded)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)

Equipment

  • 6-8 quart Dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Slice the yellow onions into 1/8-inch rings and preheat your Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add butter and olive oil to the pot, then toss in the onions with salt and pepper. Caramelize for 30-35 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Add Worcestershire and soy sauce, cooking for an additional 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in water and half the evaporated milk, then whisk together cornstarch and remaining milk and add it to the pot with beef bouillon and herbs.
  5. Bring to a boil, add pasta, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 11-14 minutes until al dente.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in Gruyere and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, don’t rush caramelization and always use freshly grated cheese.

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