One Pot French Onion Pasta

French Onion Soup meets pasta in this delicious, creamy, and cheesy One Pot French Onion Pasta. This comforting dish is perfect for a cozy night in and comes together in just one pot for easy cleanup. Let’s dive into the recipe!

Ingredients

For the Onions

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 large yellow onions, sliced into rings 1/8-inch thick (Mandoline recommended)
• 1/8 tsp each salt and pepper

For the Sauce

• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• Pinch to 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
• 4 cups water (may substitute beef broth and omit bouillon)
• 1 12 oz. can evaporated milk
• 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons beef bouillon (granulated, base, or cubes) (may omit and use beef broth instead of water)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced (or 1 tsp dried)
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced (or 3/4 tsp dried)
• 1/2 tsp each dried oregano, paprika, pepper

Add Last

• 1 pound short cut pasta, uncooked (I use orecchiette)
• 5 oz. freshly shredded Gruyere cheese
• 1/4 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions

Caramelize Onions

1. Add onions: Melt butter in olive oil in a large (7 quart) Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
2. Caramelize: Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are caramelized and dark golden brown, about 30-35 minutes. Turn down the heat and/or add additional butter/olive oil if the onions start to scorch.

Make Sauce

1. Sauté garlic and seasonings: Once the onions are caramelized, add the garlic, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 30 seconds.
2. Add liquids and seasonings: Add the water and half of the evaporated milk. Whisk the cornstarch with the remaining evaporated milk and add to the pot. Increase heat to high to bring to a boil while stirring in the beef bouillon and remaining herbs and seasonings.
3. Boil pasta: Once boiling, add the pasta and reduce to a simmer over medium-high heat for 11-14 minutes (uncovered) or until al dente, stirring often so the bottom doesn’t burn, then pushing the pasta into an even layer so it’s covered in liquid. The pasta should still have some excess liquid (that will become the sauce) once the pasta is done cooking.
4. Add cheeses: Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the Gruyere cheese a handful at a time until melted, followed by the Parmesan until melted. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. If you would like a saucier pasta, stir in additional water or milk. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Cooking Time and Nutritional Information

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Calories: 550 kcal per serving
• Servings: 6 servings

Enjoy your cozy and delicious One Pot French Onion Pasta! It’s perfect for any night you need a comforting, easy, and flavorful meal.

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