One-Pot Creamy French Onion Pasta
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound sweet onions (about 1 large, peeled and sliced)
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large oven safe skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions and stir to coat with oil. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
- Cook onions, stirring occasionally to avoid burning until onions are tender and slightly caramelized, about 20 minutes.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add in balsamic vinegar cook for 1-2 minutes longer.
- Add in broth, heavy cream, thyme, pasta and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer for about 15-20 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed and pasta is tender.
- While pasta is cooking preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Once pasta is cooked stir in 1/2 cup of shredded cheese and sprinkle the top with remaining cheese.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and cook for 5-10 minutes longer until cheese is melted.
- Season to taste is desired and serve.