One Pot Creamy French Onion Pasta
Indulge in a cozy bowl of our One Pot Creamy French Onion Pasta, where al dente pasta meets the rich flavors of slowly caramelized onions and savory pancetta. This delightful dish is not only a breeze to prepare but also combines creamy goodness with a hint of nuttiness, making it a perfect weeknight treat. Get ready to savor every last bite of this hearty one-pot wonder!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 large yellow onions
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 3 cups beef broth (720 ml)
- 8 oz pancetta (227 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 2 tbsp butter (28 g)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (15 ml)
- 8-10 oz pasta (227-284 g)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- 1/2 tsp fresh rosemary (2.5 ml)
- 1 tsp salt (5 ml)
- 1/2 tsp thyme (2.5 ml)
📦Other(3)
- 1/2 cup fresh gruyère (120 ml)
- 1 cup fresh parmigiano regianno (240 ml)
- 2 tbsp white wine (30 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by warming up your onions. Slice and then add to your pot with some oil and butter.
- 2
Caramelize the onions for about 10-15 minutes until they are nice and brown on the bottom, then deglaze with a little bit of water.
- 3
Add the pancetta and let it get nice and crispy, then add the garlic.
- 4
Mix everything together and deglaze with a touch of white wine.
- 5
Add salt, thyme, and fresh rosemary.
- 6
Add in the dry pasta and beef broth.
- 7
Once combined, add the heavy cream and Parmesan.
- 8
Top with a nice layer of fresh Gruyère.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Caramelize onions at medium-low heat (275-300°F pan surface) for 20-25 minutes instead of 10-15 to develop deep Maillard reactions that create 600+ flavor compounds.technique275-300°F, 20-25 minutes
- ✓Use a 3:1 ratio of beef broth to pasta by weight so the starch absorbs liquid properly while creating natural thickening through released amylose.ingredient3:1 broth to pasta ratio
- ✓Add heavy cream off heat or at maximum 160°F to prevent casein proteins from curdling when combined with acidic wine residue.timing160°F maximum
- ✓Grate Gruyère fresh and add in two stages - half stirred in for creaminess, half on top for browning, since aged Gruyère has 35% moisture content that melts smoothly.technique35% moisture content
- ✓Deglaze with exactly 2-3 tablespoons white wine per pound of onions to dissolve fond without creating excess acidity that competes with cheese flavors.ingredient2-3 tbsp per pound
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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One Pot Creamy French Onion Pasta
Indulge in a cozy bowl of our One Pot Creamy French Onion Pasta, where al dente pasta meets the rich flavors of slowly caramelized onions and savory pancetta. This delightful dish is not only a breeze to prepare but also combines creamy goodness with a hint of nuttiness, making it a perfect weeknight treat. Get ready to savor every last bite of this hearty one-pot wonder!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 large yellow onions
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 3 cups beef broth (720 ml)
- 8 oz pancetta (227 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 2 tbsp butter (28 g)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (15 ml)
- 8-10 oz pasta (227-284 g)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- 1/2 tsp fresh rosemary (2.5 ml)
- 1 tsp salt (5 ml)
- 1/2 tsp thyme (2.5 ml)
📦Other(3)
- 1/2 cup fresh gruyère (120 ml)
- 1 cup fresh parmigiano regianno (240 ml)
- 2 tbsp white wine (30 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by warming up your onions. Slice and then add to your pot with some oil and butter.
- 2
Caramelize the onions for about 10-15 minutes until they are nice and brown on the bottom, then deglaze with a little bit of water.
- 3
Add the pancetta and let it get nice and crispy, then add the garlic.
- 4
Mix everything together and deglaze with a touch of white wine.
- 5
Add salt, thyme, and fresh rosemary.
- 6
Add in the dry pasta and beef broth.
- 7
Once combined, add the heavy cream and Parmesan.
- 8
Top with a nice layer of fresh Gruyère.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Caramelize onions at medium-low heat (275-300°F pan surface) for 20-25 minutes instead of 10-15 to develop deep Maillard reactions that create 600+ flavor compounds.technique275-300°F, 20-25 minutes
- ✓Use a 3:1 ratio of beef broth to pasta by weight so the starch absorbs liquid properly while creating natural thickening through released amylose.ingredient3:1 broth to pasta ratio
- ✓Add heavy cream off heat or at maximum 160°F to prevent casein proteins from curdling when combined with acidic wine residue.timing160°F maximum
- ✓Grate Gruyère fresh and add in two stages - half stirred in for creaminess, half on top for browning, since aged Gruyère has 35% moisture content that melts smoothly.technique35% moisture content
- ✓Deglaze with exactly 2-3 tablespoons white wine per pound of onions to dissolve fond without creating excess acidity that competes with cheese flavors.ingredient2-3 tbsp per pound