Description
One Pot French Onion Pasta is the ultimate comfort dish that brings together the rich flavors of caramelized onions and creamy cheese, all in a single pot for easy cleanup. This delightful meal is perfect for any occasion, impressing your family or friends with its decadent taste and cozy aroma. Picture perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a luxurious sauce, topped with melty Gruyère cheese—it’s a culinary hug on your plate that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz wide pasta (fettuccine or pappardelle)
- 2 medium sweet yellow onions, sliced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh thyme; sauté for an additional minute.
- Add pasta and beef broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered until pasta is al dente (10-15 minutes).
- Lower the heat further and mix in cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Top with shredded Gruyère cheese; cover for a few minutes until melted. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider incorporating cooked chicken or vegetables like spinach or mushrooms. Substitute low-sodium vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.