One Pot French Onion Pasta

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One Pot French Onion Pasta

This One Pot French Onion Pasta takes everything you love about French onion soup and turns it into a creamy and cheesy pasta dish. This popular dinner recipe on TikTok is made in just one pot, with caramelized onions in a savory creamy broth, and topped with Gruyère and Parmesan cheese.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Course: Lunch or Dinner

Cuisine: French

Keyword: french onion pasta, one pot french onion pasta, tiktok french onion pasta

Servings:

Author: Modern Honey® - www.modernhoney.com

Ingredients

3 Yellow Onions * (thinly sliced)
3 Tablespoons Butter
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 Garlic Cloves (minced)
1/4 cup White Wine (OPTIONAL)
1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
4 cups Beef Broth
12 ounces Pasta (of choice)
3/4 cup Heavy Cream (or half-n-half)
6 ounces Gruyere Cheese (shredded)
2 ounces Parmesan Cheese (shredded)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce (OPTIONAL)

Instructions

Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions with a pinch of salt. Stir to coat in the butter/oil. Cook slowly for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deeply golden and caramelized and soft. Tip: If onions start to burn, add a splash of water or broth and lower the heat. Patience is key...this step develops the deep, sweet-savory flavor.
Add the garlic, thyme, and black pepper, cooking until fragrant (1 minute). Pour in the white wine (if using) and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until the wine has mostly evaporated. If you aren't using white wine, add the beef broth at this step.
Stir in the beef broth and simmer for 5 minutes. Add pasta and cook until perfectly al dente, according to package instructions. Taste the pasta to make sure it is done cooking. Lower heat, add the cream, and stir until the sauce is silky. Add Worcestershire sauce, if using. Taste and add a pinch of salt or more pepper if needed. The cheeses will add a more salty flavor as well.
Off the heat, stir in the shredded Gruyère and parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Garnish with extra parmesan and serve immediately.

Notes

Can I make it without heavy cream? Yes. Swap with half-and-half, evaporated milk, or even cashew cream for a dairy-free version.

Can I skip the wine? Yes, just use extra broth instead. The wine adds brightness, but the dish is still delicious without it. I only use beef broth.

Can I use a different cheese?
Yes! If you don’t have Gruyère, try Swiss, mozzarella, or even provolone for a similar melty texture.

What type of onions are best?

Yellow onions are classic and give a deep savory sweetness.

Sweet onions (like Vidalia) will caramelize faster and taste milder.

White or red onions can be used but will slightly change the flavor. I don't suggest using.

My FAVORITE onions to use are SWEET yellow onions.

What pasta shape works best?

Short, sauce-catching shapes like rigatoni, fusilli, or penne work best.

For a fancier look, wide noodles like pappardelle.

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