Description
A cozy, savory one-pot pasta inspired by French onion soup — caramelized onions, garlic, broth, and pasta cooked together for a rich, comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fusilli)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp thyme (fresh or dried)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
- Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized (about 20 minutes).
- Add garlic and thyme, sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add pasta and broth. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and liquid has mostly absorbed (about 12–15 minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in grated cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra depth, deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine before adding broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: french onion pasta, one pot pasta, caramelized onion pasta, cozy pasta recipe
