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One Pot French Onion Pasta

One Pot French Onion Pasta: Creamy Comfort in Minutes

Indulge in this One Pot French Onion Pasta, combining comforting flavors of French onion soup with easy one-pot preparation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces orecchiette pasta or other pasta types like radiatori or rotini
For the Onion Base
  • 3 medium yellow onions sliced into 1/8-inch rings
  • 2 cloves minced garlic or 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
For the Broth
  • 4 cups water can substitute with beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons beef bouillon
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce preferably reduced sodium
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup evaporated milk can substitute with heavy cream
For Flavor
  • 1 fresh thyme
  • 1 fresh parsley dried herbs are a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
For the Cheesy Finish
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese or substitutes like Swiss or Provolone
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated preferred

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 3 sliced yellow onions, seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir occasionally for 30-35 minutes until caramelized.
  2. Mix in 2 minced garlic cloves and a pinch of red pepper flakes, stirring for about 30 seconds. Add 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and 1 tablespoon soy sauce, combining well.
  3. Pour in 4 cups of water and whisk in 2 teaspoons of beef bouillon. Mix 1 cup of evaporated milk with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until smooth, then add to the pot. Bring to a boil.
  4. Add 12 ounces of orecchiette pasta. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 11-14 minutes or until al dente, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded Gruyere cheese and ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently with a splash of water or milk.

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