One-Pot French Onion Soup Pasta

View on a bowl of vegan French onion soup pasta with a side of crusty bread.

One-Pot French Onion Soup Pasta

This French onion soup pasta dish is an easy one-pot recipe that features all the classic flavors from the classic French dish: caramelized onions, a white wine-based garlic savory broth and fresh thyme. It makes for a super simple meal packed with deep flavors typical of slowly cooked sauces, yet it is quick enough to whip up on busy weeknights.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American, French

Keyword: healthy, one-pot, pasta, Vegan, vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 278kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

2 large yellow or sweet onions finely sliced
3 cloves of garlic crushed
½ cup dry white wine such as sauvignon blanc
2½-3 cups vegetable broth
1 tbsp sherry vinegar you can also use Worcestershire sauce
3-4 sprigs of fresh thyme
1 Bay leaf
8 oz short pasta of choice I used campanelle or trumpets
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2-3 tbsp creamer optional, I used the dairy-free cream from nut-pods

Instructions

Warm up a large skillet with a little olive oil (about 1-2 tablespoons, or you can use oil spray), then add the slices of onion with a pinch of salt. Stir and cook on medium heat for about 15-20 minutes (or longer if you have the time). The onions are ready when they have a deep brown coloration and they turn sweet. Stir on and off to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan but also, encourage them to caramelize by leaving them untouched for a few minutes at a time. If they brown too quickly and tend to burn, then turn down the heat and add a splash of water.
When the onions look done to your liking, then add the garlic, stir and cook for 1-2 more minutes. Deglaze with the white wine and cook for another minute or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
Add the vegetable broth, sherry vinegar, sprigs of thyme, bay leaf and dry pasta (uncooked). Stir to combine and make sure that all the noodles are well covered by the broth. Bring to a simmer, cover and let the pasta cook on medium heat until al dente, about 12 minutes (check the cooking time on the packaging for estimation). Uncover and stir once in a while to make sure it does not stick to the bottom. You can add a little more broth if needed.
Once done, taste to adjust the salt and add the creamer, if using. Serve warm garnished with ground black pepper and a side of crusty bread. Enjoy!

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Notes

Storage tips: Similar to most one-pot pasta recipes, this dish is best when enjoyed right away since the noodles will keep cooking in the warm sauce. That being said, the leftovers are great too! Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat using the microwave or the stove (add more broth if needed).
You can add more veggies to this recipe, especially green peas or mushrooms.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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