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One Pot French Onion Pasta

One-Pot French Onion Pasta: Cozy Comfort You’ll Love

Discover the rich flavors of One Pot French Onion Pasta, a creamy and comforting dish inspired by classic French onion soup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Orecchiette Feel free to substitute with short pasta like rotini or shells.
For the Onions
  • 2 medium Yellow onions Slice into ⅛-inch rings.
For the Aromatics
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced; can use 1 teaspoon garlic powder instead.
For the Broth
  • 4 cups Water
  • 2 teaspoon Beef Bouillon Or use ready-made beef broth.
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup Evaporated Milk Substitute with heavy cream for richer sauce.
For the Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Essential for full flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Use low-sodium for better salt control.
For Freshness
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Or use dried herbs if unavailable.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste.
For the Cheesy Goodness
  • 1 cup Gruyere Cheese Aged Gruyere is recommended.
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for better flavor.

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Steps
  1. Slice the yellow onions into ⅛-inch rings and set aside.
  2. Heat butter and olive oil in a Dutch oven, add onions, and caramelize for 30-35 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds, then stir in Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce.
  4. Pour in water and evaporated milk, whisk in cornstarch, add beef bouillon and herbs, then bring to a boil.
  5. Add orecchiette pasta and cook for 11-14 minutes until al dente, stirring frequently.
  6. Stir in Gruyere and Parmesan cheese until melted, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve hot and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze in airtight containers for up to 3 months.

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