Description
This One Pot French Onion Pasta is a savory, comforting dish that brings together the rich flavors of caramelized onions, earthy mushrooms, and fragrant thyme in a delicious pasta dish. Perfect for a cozy night in!
Ingredients
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For the Pasta:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth)
- 2 cups water
- 12 oz dried orecchiette or other short-cut pasta
- 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For Serving (Optional):
- Fresh herbs
- Toasted breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and salt. Cook until deeply caramelized, about 25-30 minutes.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in garlic, mushrooms, and thyme. Sauté until mushrooms soften, about 3-4 minutes.
- Deglaze and Thicken: Pour in wine to deglaze. Add flour, cook until thickened, 2-3 minutes.
- Cook the Pasta: Pour in broth and water. Season. Bring to a boil, add pasta. Cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in sherry vinegar. Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs and breadcrumbs if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth.
- Experiment with different pasta shapes for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
