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Cozy One-Pot French Onion Pasta

A creamy, comforting pasta inspired by French onion soup, made in one pot with caramelized onions, herbs, broth, and melty cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: French, Fusion
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 large yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar helps caramelization
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 oz pasta short pasta like rigatoni or penne
  • 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine optional
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot. Add onions, salt, and sugar. Cook slowly for 20–25 minutes until caramelized.
  2. Add garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in white wine (optional) to deglaze. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
  4. Stir in pasta and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cook 12–14 minutes until pasta is al dente.
  5. Remove bay leaf. Stir in heavy cream, Gruyère, and Parmesan until melted and smooth.
  6. Season with black pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

For extra indulgence, sprinkle cheese on top and broil until bubbly. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 2–3 days.