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Cozy French Onion Pasta: The Ultimate One-Pot Comfort Meal

This French Onion Pasta transforms classic bistro flavors into a satisfying one-pot meal with deeply caramelized onions and savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, it delivers rich flavor using pantry staples and serves three people beautifully.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz ditalini pasta or pasta of choice
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add thinly sliced onions and cook slowly for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn deep golden brown and caramelized.
  2. Add minced garlic to the caramelized onions and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the vegetable broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bring the broth to a boil, then add your pasta. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook according to package directions, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  4. Once pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed, remove the bay leaf. Adjust seasoning if needed. The sauce should be thick and creamy from the starch released by the pasta.

Notes

Don't rush the caramelization process - low and slow is key for sweet, deeply flavored onions. Recipe works beautifully with ditalini, ravioli, or any pasta shape. For special occasions, add a splash of white wine to the onions after caramelizing.