Combine two favorites: French onion soup and creamy pasta.

The soup always felt so fancy with its cheesy topping, rich broth, and deep flavor profile.

The ingredients are simple but the result is complex and delicious.

French onion pasta in a pot

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Since Ive been obsessed with developingone-pot pastalately, French onion soup in pasta form seemed like a no-brainer.

The orecchiette pasta cooks directly in the seasoned broth, adding some starchiness and thickness to the sauce.

Its finished with a splash of cream and melty Gruyere cheese.

French onion pasta in a pot at a table

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Its the perfect Sunday dinner.

Once the butter has melted completely, add the onions and salt.

Cook until the onions soften and release most of their liquid, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.

French onion pasta in a bowl at a table setting with another serving in the background, a small bowl of grated cheese, and a glass of water

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Use a wooden spoon or spatula to stir frequently so the onions dont burn.

Add the garlic and fresh thyme.

Mix and cook until the garlic is fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.

onions sauteed in the pot for French onion pasta recipe

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Add the white wine and use a wooden spoon to scrape and deglaze the bottom of the pot.

Add the beef broth, water, and bay leaves.

Cover with a lid and bring the mixture to a boil.

slightly caramelized onions in a pot for French onion pasta recipe

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Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the heavy cream, Worcestershire, and grated cheese.

Remove the bay leaves and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

The sauce will thicken as it cools a bit.

fully caramelized onions in a pot for French onion pasta recipe

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Top with more cheese before serving.

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pot deglazed with white whine for French onion pasta recipe

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beef broth, herbs, and pasta added to pot with the caramelized onions for French onion pasta recipe

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pasta stirred while cooking in a pot for French onion pasta recipe

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cooked French onion pasta in the pot

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heavy cream and cheese added to the pot of French onion pasta

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One-pot French onion pasta

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servings of French onion pasta in two bowls at a table setting with a small bowl of grated cheese, another bowl with fresh thyme, and a glass of water

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