Description
Comfort meets elegance in this one-pot French onion pasta, blending caramelized onions with rich, creamy flavors that transport you straight to a Parisian kitchen. Hearty, aromatic, and deeply satisfying, you’ll savor each bite of this soul-warming culinary masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta (fettuccine or linguine)
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) grated Gruyere cheese
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) water
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Caramelize onions in a large pot over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, gradually developing a rich golden-brown color by incorporating sugar midway through the cooking process.
- Infuse the caramelized base with minced garlic and thyme, releasing aromatic flavors for 1-2 minutes.
- Create a savory liquid foundation by combining beef broth and water, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Immerse pasta directly into the bubbling liquid, gently stirring to ensure even cooking and prevent pasta from clumping, until pasta reaches al dente tenderness.
- Lower the heat and transform the dish into a luxurious sauce by melting Gruyere cheese and incorporating heavy cream until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Fine-tune the flavor profile with precise salt and pepper seasoning, allowing the robust onion and cheese notes to shine.
- Elevate the presentation with a delicate sprinkle of fresh parsley, creating visual appeal and a subtle herbaceous finish.
- Serve the pasta immediately while hot, ensuring the creamy texture and complex flavors are experienced at their peak.
Notes
- Slice onions uniformly to ensure even caramelization and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use a wide, heavy-bottomed pot to promote better heat distribution and prevent burning during the caramelization process.
- Choose low-sodium beef broth to control the salt content and allow more precise seasoning at the final stage.
- For a vegetarian version, swap beef broth with vegetable stock and use plant-based butter and cheese alternatives to maintain rich, creamy flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg