French Onion Pasta
Serves 4
This one-pot French onion pasta recipe is inspired by traditional French onion soup, filled with caramelized onions and packed with rich, savory flavor. Simple, comforting, and delicious, it's a perfect cozy meal for a chilly weeknight.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 8 ounces mezzi rigatoni or other short pasta
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 3½ cups vegetable broth
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, salt, and several grinds of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes, or until very soft and well browned.
- Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, then add the garlic and thyme. Cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Stir in the wine and balsamic and let them cook down, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add the pasta, tamari, and broth and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking.
- Uncover and cook until the pasta is al dente, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cream, then gradually add the cheese, stirring until it melts into the sauce.
- Season to taste, garnish with parsley, and serve.