Description
This One Pot French Onion Pasta combines rich caramelized onions, earthy cremini mushrooms, and orecchiette in a creamy, flavorful sauce. A cozy, restaurant-quality dish that’s perfect for an easy dinner!
Ingredients
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¼ cup olive oil
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3 yellow onions, thinly sliced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
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1 tbsp fresh thyme
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½ cup dry white wine
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth)
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2 cups water
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12 oz dried orecchiette (or other short pasta)
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1 tbsp sherry vinegar
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Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Fresh herbs & toasted breadcrumbs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
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Caramelize the Onions:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions with a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until deeply caramelized (25-30 minutes). -
Sauté the Mushrooms & Aromatics:
Add garlic, mushrooms, and thyme. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until mushrooms begin to soften. -
Deglaze & Thicken:
Pour in white wine to deglaze, then stir in flour. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. -
Simmer & Cook the Pasta:
Pour in broth and water. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then add pasta and cook 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Adjust cook time based on pasta shape.)
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Finish & Serve:
Turn off the heat and stir in sherry vinegar. Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs and toasted breadcrumbs, if desired.
Notes
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For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth.
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If you prefer a creamier texture, you can add a splash of cream or milk at the end.
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Garnishing with toasted breadcrumbs adds a nice crunch and extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg