One-Pot French Onion Pasta
🥕 Ingrédients
- Olive Oil: A healthy oil that creates a perfect base for sautéing onions.
- Butter: Adds a bit of richness and helps caramelize the onions to perfection.
- Onions: The star of the dish, they become sweet and flavorful when caramelized.
- Garlic: Brings a fragrant aroma and depth of flavour.
- Fresh Thyme Leaves: Adds a fresh, herby touch that complements the onions. You can use dried thyme if needed.
- Vegetable Broth: A flavorful liquid that cooks the pasta and adds depth. For a non-vegetarian version use beef broth.
- Pasta: The backbone of the dish, it absorbs all the delicious flavours. You can use any type of pasta you love in this recipe.
- Parmesan Cheese: Adds a salty, umami kick.
- Lemon Juice: A splash brightens up the dish.
- Salt and Pepper: Essential seasonings to enhance all the flavours.
👨🍳 Instructions
- Cook the Onions Low and Slow: This process cannot be rushed! Make sure to take your time caramelizing the onions for the best flavour. This will take 20-30 minutes.
- Stir the Onions Regularly: It’s best to stir the onions every 5 minutes or so to prevent any onions from burning and so they cook evenly.
- Quality Ingredients: For the best results, use good quality cheese and fresh thyme. You can find Smoked Gruyere cheese at most specialty cheese stores and fresh thyme at your local grocery store.
- Adjust Liquids: Depending on the type of pasta you use, you may need to add slightly more liquid. If you find the pasta feels too firm once it’s absorbed all the liquid, add a bit more broth and continue to cook.
- Taste and Adjust:Depending on the brand of broth you use, you may find the pasta needs some extra seasoning. If this is the case add salt and pepper to taste or try adding some more cheese for extra flavour.
- Serve Immediately: This dish is best enjoyed right away.