Guston

One-pan French onion pasta

A creamy pasta dish with caramelized onions and mushrooms that fills your kitchen with bistro aromas.

Jenn Lueke
Prep
10m
Cook
25m
Steps
6
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
FrenchPastaOne-PanDinnerComfortWeeknightFall

Method

  1. Step 1Caramelize the onions

    Slice the onions and cook them in a large pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and caramelized.

    Note

    Don't rush this step — proper caramelization builds the French onion flavor that defines the dish.

    Onion
  2. Step 2Add the mushrooms

    Slice the mushrooms and add them to the caramelized onions. Cook until the mushrooms are softened and have released their liquid.

    Mushroom
  3. Step 3Add the pasta

    Add the dry pasta directly to the pan with the onions and mushrooms.

    Note

    Using dry pasta allows it to absorb all the flavors as it cooks.

    Pasta
  4. Step 4Add cooking liquid

    Pour in enough liquid (stock, pasta water, or water) to cover the pasta. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and has absorbed most of the liquid.

    Note

    Reserve some of the cooking liquid in case you need to adjust the sauce consistency later.

    Pasta water
  5. Step 5Finish with cream

    Stir in the cream and season with salt and pepper. Toss everything together until the pasta is coated in a creamy sauce.

    CreamSaltBlack pepper
  6. Step 6Garnish and serve

    Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.

    Parsley