One Pot French Onion Pasta 

This cozy One Pot French Onion Pasta from Wandering Chickpea is a creative spin on classic French onion soup, adapted into a rich and creamy pasta dish. Sweet caramelized onions simmer alongside mushrooms, garlic, and fresh thyme, then get deglazed with white wine before simmering with pasta in savory broth. The starch from the noodles naturally thickens the sauce while the final touch of sherry vinegar brightens each bite. With minimal cleanup and deep, comforting flavors, it’s a perfect dish for weeknight dinners or cold evenings. Yields about 4–6 servings, total time ~1 hour. 

Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil
  
  

• 3 yellow onions, thinly sliced
  
  

• Salt, a generous pinch
  
  

• 4 garlic cloves, minced
  
  

• 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
  
  

• 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  
  

• ½ cup dry white wine
  
  

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  
  

• 2 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth for vegan)
  
  

• 2 cups water
  
  

• 12 oz dried orecchiette or other short-cut pasta
  
  

• 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
  
  

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  
  

• Optional for serving: fresh herbs (thyme), toasted breadcrumbs 

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or high-sided pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onions and a generous pinch of salt. Stir every few minutes and cook for 25–30 minutes until deeply caramelized.
   
   

2. Add minced garlic, mushrooms, and fresh thyme. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until mushrooms soften.
   
   

3. Pour in white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Stir in flour and cook another 2–3 minutes until thickened.
   
   

4. Pour in beef (or veggie) broth and water. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Add pasta and stir frequently for 8–10 minutes (or until al dente), adjusting time based on pasta shape.
   
   

5. Turn off heat, then stir in sherry vinegar. Let pasta sit briefly so sauce thickens and flavors meld.
   
   

6. Serve warm, optionally topped with fresh herbs and toasted breadcrumbs.
   
   

Nutrients (per serving)

• Calories: ~233 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: ~10 g (unsaturated ~8 g, saturated ~1 g)
  
  

• Cholesterol: 0 mg
  
  

• Sodium: ~356 mg
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~27 g
  
  

• Fiber: ~2 g
  
  

• Sugar: ~3 g
  
  

• Protein: ~6 g