One-Pot French Onion Pasta (Print Version)

Enjoy French onion flavors with melty cheese and caramelized onions, all combined with pasta for a cozy meal.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
02 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Pasta

03 - 12 ounces dry fettuccine or linguine

→ Liquids

04 - 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
05 - 1/2 cup dry white wine

→ Dairy

06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
08 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Seasonings

09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1 bay leaf
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

13 - Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
14 - Extra Gruyère or Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add sliced onions with a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring frequently, for 20 to 25 minutes until onions are deeply caramelized and golden brown.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and thyme leaves. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Pour in dry white wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to incorporate any caramelized bits. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the wine reduces by half.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth and add the bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil.
05 - Add dry pasta directly into the pot. Stir to submerge noodles. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring often, until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed, approximately 12 to 15 minutes.
06 - Remove bay leaf. Stir in Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses until melted and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper as needed.
07 - Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley and additional cheese if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Simple pantry staples make this a go-to for busy nights
  • All comes together in one pot so cleanup is a breeze
  • Layers of caramelized flavor and melty cheese give comfort in every bite
  • Vegetarian but still full of savory richness
02 -
  • Rich in comforting flavor but much lighter than cream-based pastas
  • Perfect for using up pantry staples like onions and dried pasta
  • Vegetarian and adaptable for weeknight or company dinners
  • Gruyère is hands-down my favorite ingredient here its sweet nuttiness melts into the noodles for that unmistakable French onion flavor
03 -
  • Use a Dutch oven or other heavy pot the steady heat makes all the difference with caramelization
  • Do not rush the onion step low and slow is your friend for the best sweet flavor
  • If you love cheese add half of it gradually stirring between each addition for extra creaminess
  • Taste your broth before using and adjust seasonings if needed

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