One Pot Creamy French Onion Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 yellow onions (sliced)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• water (as needed for deglazing onions)
• 4 oz pancetta (diced)
• 3 garlic (cloves, minced)
• 0.25 cup dry white wine (for deglazing)
• salt (to taste)
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
• 1 lb dry pasta (such as rigatoni or penne)
• 4 cup beef broth (enough to cover pasta)
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1 cup Gruyere cheese (freshly shredded)

Steps

1. 1

   Slice the onions thinly. Heat a large pot over medium heat and add oil and butter.

2. 2

   Add the onions to the pot. To caramelize them quickly (within 10-15 minutes), let them brown significantly on the bottom, then deglaze with a splash of water, scraping up the browned bits. Repeat this process until the onions are deep golden brown and soft.

3. 3

   Add the diced pancetta to the pot and cook until it becomes nice and crispy.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic and mix everything together, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   Deglaze the pot with a touch of white wine, scraping the bottom to release all the flavor.

6. 6

   Season with salt, dried thyme, and fresh rosemary.

7. 7

   Add the dry pasta and pour in the beef broth until the pasta is just covered.

8. 8

   Simmer until the pasta is cooked through and the liquid has reduced to a thick sauce consistency.

9. 9

   Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined and creamy.

10. 10

    Top with a generous layer of fresh shredded Gruyere cheese. Allow it to melt before serving.

Notes

To make this alcohol-free, substitute the white wine with more beef broth or a splash of apple cider vinegar. If you don't eat pork, substitute the pancetta with smoked beef or mushrooms for an earthy flavor.

Nutrition per serving

• one-pot
• pasta
• dinner
• French-inspired
• comfort food
• easy recipe