French Onion Pasta

Name: French Onion Pasta with Gruyère
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French-American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp butter; 3 large onions, thinly sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh thyme; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1 lb paccheri pasta; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1.5 cups shredded Gruyère cheese

French Onion Pasta combines deeply caramelized onions and a creamy Gruyère sauce with tender pasta cooked directly in the broth, delivering French onion soup flavors in a single pot.

🌍French-American 🏷️French onion pasta 🏷️One-pot pasta 🏷️Caramelized onion 🏷️Gruyere cheese Comfort food

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Total

1h

Servings

4

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$25–$41

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Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
3 large onions, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh thyme
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 lb paccheri pasta
4 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1.5 cups shredded Gruyère cheese

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Instructions

1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted.
2
Add the thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are deeply caramelized and golden brown. This may take 30-40 minutes.
3
Stir in the minced garlic and fresh thyme, and cook for about one minute until fragrant.
4
Deglaze the pot with white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
5
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
6
Add the dry pasta and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir everything together to combine.
7
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and has absorbed most of the liquid.
8
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and shredded Gruyère cheese until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is creamy.
9
Serve immediately.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Slice onions uniformly and cook over medium (not high) heat to encourage even caramelization without burning.
Stir frequently during caramelization, especially in the last 10 minutes, to prevent sticking and ensure deep color.
Add pasta to the broth only after it reaches a boil; stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water before draining; use it to loosen the sauce if it becomes too thick.

Substitutions

Beef broth → vegetable broth (lighter flavor, still savory)
Dry white wine → dry sherry or additional broth (similar depth)
Thyme → rosemary or sage (stronger herbaceous note)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth to restore creaminess.

Common Questions

How long does it take to caramelize the onions?

Caramelizing onions typically takes 25–35 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently until they turn deep golden brown. Patience is key for rich flavor.