Here’s a Tasty French Onion Pasta Recipe

Transport your taste buds to the charming streets of France with this mouthwatering one-pot French onion pasta recipe. With a simple step-by-step process, you’ll have a meal that will impress your family and friends!

The Perfect Cheese Blend

In traditional French onion soup, the melted cheese on top of the crusty bread adds a delightful finish to the dish. Similarly, this one-pot pasta recipe captures the same essence by incorporating a blend of shredded Parmesan and Gruyere cheese. The combination achieves a lovely melting texture and infuses the pasta with that signature French onion flavor.

Ingredients for French Onion Pasta

1/4 cup salted butter
4 cups thinly sliced yellow onions ( 3 medium onions)
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 large sprigs of fresh thyme
1/2 cup dry vino
6 cups beef stock or broth
16 ounces dried rigatoni
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1/3 cup finely shredded Gruyere
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup heavy cream
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh thyme, for serving
Additional Gruyere, for serving
Additional Parmesan cheese, for serving

Here’s How to Make It

In a 4- to 6-quart Dutch oven, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook the onions, covered for 5 minutes, then uncover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the onions are caramelized and golden brown – for about 30 minutes.

Add the minced garlic and fresh thyme. Cook for additional 2 minutes or until the garlic is fragrant. Splash some white wine into the Dutch oven, scraping up any browned bits for added flavor.

Pour the beef stock or broth into the pot and bring to a boil. Stir in the rigatoni pasta and cook, uncovered, until al dente for approximately 12 minutes. Remove the pot from heat and discard the thyme sprigs. Stir in the heavy cream, shredded Gruyere, and Parmesan cheese, allowing them to create a creamy sauce. Add the sherry vinegar and season to taste with salt and black pepper. If desired, garnish each bowl with additional shredded cheese and chopped thyme.