One Pot French Onion Pasta (Print Version)
Caramelized onions and Gruyere blend with pasta and herbs for a rich, French-inspired one-pot meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 -
3 large yellow onions, sliced into 1/8-inch rings
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon black pepper
→ Aromatics
06 -
4 garlic cloves, minced
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
→ Seasonings and Sauces
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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2 tablespoons beef bouillon
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
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2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Liquids
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5 1/2 cups water
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1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
→ Thickener
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1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
→ Pasta
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1 pound short cut pasta, uncooked
→ Cheeses
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5 ounces Gruyere cheese, freshly shredded
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1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded
→ Garnish
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Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
# Steps:
01 -
Melt unsalted butter with olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sliced onions, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are deeply caramelized and dark golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.
02 -
Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Add soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, stirring continuously, for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Pour in water and half of the evaporated milk. In a separate bowl, whisk cornstarch with the remaining evaporated milk. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the pot. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
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Add beef bouillon, minced parsley, thyme, dried oregano, paprika, and additional black pepper. Mix well to incorporate all seasonings into the liquid.
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Add the uncooked short cut pasta. Reduce heat to a medium-high simmer. Cook, stirring often, for 20 to 25 minutes or until pasta is al dente and some excess liquid remains.
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Remove from heat. Gradually add shredded Gruyere cheese by the handful, stirring until fully melted and integrated. Mix in Parmesan cheese until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
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Spoon into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.
# Notes:
01 -
Allow onions to fully caramelize for deep, rich flavor; do not rush this step.