Description
🧅 Experience the deep, sweet flavor of caramelized onions in a comforting one‑pot pasta.
🍝 Simple pantry staples combine for a hearty, restaurant‑style meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
– ¼ cup olive oil for caramelizing onions and enhancing flavor
– 3 yellow onions thinly sliced
– 4 garlic cloves minced
– 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
– 2 cups beef broth or vegetable broth for depth
– 2 cups water
– 12 oz dried orecchiette or other short-cut pasta
– 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar for a tangy finish
– Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
– Optional: fresh herbs and toasted breadcrumbs for garnish
Instructions
First Step: Thinly slice the onions and mince garlic while heating olive oil over medium heat.
Second Step: Slowly caramelize the onions for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
Third Step: Add minced garlic in the last 2 minutes of caramelization to release its aroma.
Fourth Step: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
Fifth Step: Pour broth into the caramelized onions and simmer for 5 minutes to create a rich sauce.
Sixth Step: Combine cooked pasta with the onion sauce, mix thoroughly to coat evenly.
Seventh Step: Stir in grated cheese until melted and creamy (use vegan alternatives if needed).
Eighth Step: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Final Step: Serve hot with optional garnishes like fresh herbs or extra cheese. For dietary adaptations, use vegan cheese and gluten-free pasta; adjust cooking times as needed.
Notes
🧅 Use a mandoline slicer for uniform onion slices to speed up caramelization.
💧 Adjust liquid as needed; different pasta brands may require extra broth to keep the sauce saucy.
🌱 For a vegan version, use vegetable broth and omit any wine, using additional broth for deglazing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One‑Pot
- Cuisine: French‑Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx.)
- Calories: 233 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 356 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: One Pot, French Onion, Pasta, Simple