Description
This One Pot French Onion Pasta combines rich caramelized onions, earthy cremini mushrooms, and orecchiette in a creamy, flavorful sauce. A cozy, restaurant-quality dish that’s perfect for an easy dinner!
Ingredients
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1/4 cup olive oil
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3 yellow onions, thinly sliced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
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1 tbsp fresh thyme
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1/2 cup dry white wine
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth)
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2 cups water
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12 oz dried orecchiette (or other short pasta)
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1 tbsp sherry vinegar
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Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Fresh herbs & toasted breadcrumbs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
. Caramelize the Onions:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add onions with a generous pinch of salt.
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Cook, stirring often, until deeply caramelized (25-30 minutes).
2. Sauté the Mushrooms & Aromatics:
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Add garlic, mushrooms, and thyme.
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Cook for 3-4 minutes, until mushrooms begin to soften.
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Pour in white wine to deglaze, then stir in flour.
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Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened.
3. Simmer & Cook the Pasta:
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Pour in broth and water. Season with salt and black pepper.
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Bring to a boil, then add pasta and cook 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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(Adjust cook time based on pasta shape.)
4. Finish & Serve:
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Turn off the heat and stir in sherry vinegar.
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Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs and toasted breadcrumbs, if desired.
Notes
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Rich Flavor Boost: Add ½ cup grated Gruyère for a true French onion soup vibe.
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Vegetarian Swap: Use vegetable broth and skip the cheese.
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Pasta Choice: Orecchiette works best, but rigatoni or shells are great alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg