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One Pot French Onion Pasta

A comforting creamy pasta dish inspired by classic French onion soup, perfect for weeknight dinners and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, French
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients
  • 8 oz pasta (such as penne or rotini) Choose your favorite pasta shape
Vegetables
  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced For caramelizing
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Adds flavor
Liquids
  • 4 cups vegetable broth The base for cooking pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream For creaminess
Cheese
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded Can substitute with other cheeses
Cooking Essentials
  • 2 tablespoons butter For caramelizing onions
  • to taste Salt and pepper To season the dish
Garnish
  • to taste Fresh thyme For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather and measure all your ingredients.
Cooking
  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook for 15-20 minutes until caramelized.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the pasta and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to ensure pasta is submerged. Bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Reduce the heat and simmer for approximately 15 minutes until the pasta is cooked al dente, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and shredded Gruyère cheese until fully melted and the sauce is creamy.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with fresh thyme, and serve immediately.

Notes

For substitutions, use different cheeses like mozzarella or vegan options. Watch onions to avoid burning during caramelization. Stir occasionally to prevent pasta from clumping.