Description
One Pot French Onion Pasta is an indulgent, creamy dish that combines the rich flavors of caramelized onions and melted Gruyère cheese with perfectly cooked fusilli pasta. This comforting one-pot meal offers a delightful blend of savory ingredients, making it ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, this recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a show-stopping experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fusilli pasta
- 2 large sweet yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced onions and sauté for 15-20 minutes until caramelized, stirring occasionally.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth and add fusilli pasta. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded Gruyère cheese until creamy.
- Season with thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 61mg