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One Pot French Onion Pasta

One Pot French Onion Pasta

Rich and creamy One Pot French Onion Pasta with sweet caramelized onions, cremini mushrooms and orecchiette.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course main dish
Cuisine French
Servings 6 servings
Calories 233 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 2 cups water
  • 12 oz dried orecchiette or other short cut pasta
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs and toasted breadcrumbs for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil over a large skillet over medium heat. When shimmering, add the onions and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring frequently until deeply caramelized. About 25-30 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, mushrooms and thyme. Sauté for 3-4 minutes or until the mushrooms begin to soften. Add the wine to deglaze the pan and add the flour. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until thickened.
  • Pour in the beef stock (or vegetable stock) and water. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Bring to a boil then add the pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the sherry vinegar. Serve warm.

Notes

See blog post for more tips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 356mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
Keyword comfort food, Creamy Pasta, One Pot French Onion Pasta, pasta, Quick Dinner, Vegetarian Pasta
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