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One Pot French Onion Pasta

One Pot French Onion Pasta to Satisfy Your Comfort Food Cravings

This One Pot French Onion Pasta offers a creamy and comforting meal with minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Orecchiette or rotini or medium shells
For the Sauce
  • 6-7 medium Yellow Onions sliced into ⅛-inch rings
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 cups Water + Beef Bouillon or substitute with beef broth
  • 1 cup Evaporated Milk do not replace with regular milk
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce essential for flavor
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce preferably reduced sodium
  • 1 tbsp Thyme fresh or dried
  • 1 tbsp Parsley fresh or dried
  • 1 tsp Oregano adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Paprika adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes adjust based on heat preference
For the Cheesy Finish
  • 1 cup Gruyere Cheese shredded
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the yellow onions into ⅛-inch rings for even caramelization.
  2. In a large Dutch oven, heat butter and olive oil. Add onions, salt, and pepper, and caramelize for 30-35 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in water and half the evaporated milk, whisking to combine. Use cornstarch with the remaining milk to thicken the sauce.
  5. Bring to a boil. Stir in beef bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, oregano, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
  6. Add pasta and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Remove from heat, stir in Gruyere and Parmesan cheese until melted.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme or parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For optimal caramelization, slice onions uniformly. Freshly grated cheese melts better for a smoother sauce.

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