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The Creamy French Onion Pasta Everyone is Obsessed With

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Love the rich, cozy flavor of French Onion Soup but want it in carb form? You absolutely need to try this viral One-Pot French Onion Pasta!

Taking over social media right now, this stupidly easy dinner hack transforms sweet, jammy caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and melted Gruyere cheese into a mind-blowing creamy pasta dish. The best part? The pasta cooks directly in the broth in the exact same pan, meaning the flavor is incredibly intense and you only have one pot to clean. It is the ultimate lazy weeknight comfort food!

🛒 What You Need (Ingredients)

  • 8 oz (225g) dried pasta: Rigatoni or penne work best to hold the sauce.
  • 2 large yellow onions: Thinly sliced.
  • 2 tablespoons butter & 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • 3 cups beef broth: This gives it that signature French Onion depth.
  • ¼ cup heavy cream: For that luxurious finish.
  • ½ cup grated Gruyere or Swiss cheese: (Parmesan works too if you’re in a pinch!).
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced.
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried).
  • Salt and plenty of black pepper.

👩‍🍳 How to Make It (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Caramelize the Onions (The Quick Way) Heat the butter and olive oil in a large, deep skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Sauté for about 10-15 minutes, stirring often, until they shrink down and turn a beautiful, deep, sticky golden brown. (Don’t rush this step, it’s where all the flavor lives!).

Step 2: The Aromatics Add the minced garlic and fresh thyme to the caramelized onions. Stir and cook for just 1 minute until incredibly fragrant.

Step 3: The One-Pot Hack Pour in the beef broth and bring it to a boil. Toss in your dry, uncooked pasta directly into the boiling liquid.

Step 4: Simmer and Absorb Turn the heat down to medium-low. Let the pasta simmer right in the broth for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally so it doesn’t stick. The pasta will magically cook while absorbing all that savory onion flavor, and the starchy liquid will reduce into a sauce.

Step 5: Make it Creamy & Cheesy Once the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, turn off the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Gruyere cheese. Watch it melt into a silky, luscious, deeply savory sauce. Top with a little extra black pepper and devour instantly!

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