French Onion Pasta has been all over TikTok and IG. With its slowly caramelized onions and gruyere cheese, it’s obviously a viral sensation. I’ve put my own spin on this TikTok pasta recipe to make it even better!
I’ve added mushrooms to make the pasta more filling and cooked the pasta separately from the sauce, so it’s technically not a one pot pasta recipe. I’ve tested French onion pasta using the one pot pasta method, and I much prefer it this way! The texture of the pasta is perfect, and I have much more control over the thickness of the sauce this way.
It’s still almost a one pot recipe – you will just need an extra pot to boil the pasta while you’re making the sauce.
If you like the idea of making an entire pasta dish in a single pot, be sure to try my Chicken Parmesan Pasta and Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Orzo.
Caramelized Onions Pasta
Amazing Flavor – It takes a little bit of time to properly caramelize the onions for this pasta, but it is totally worth it. Caramelized onions are sweet and rich and pair wonderfully with mushrooms and gruyere cheese in this dish. Easy Cooking Method – Once you’ve gotten the onions nice and sweet and golden brown, the rest of this pasta recipe comes together in minutes! I’ll show you how to make a rich and silky sauce using the onions as a base.
Key Ingredients In French Onion Pasta
Here’s what you need to make this amazing pasta recipe:
Onions: The best mushrooms for caramelizing are yellow onions. They have the most “oniony” flavor and are sweet, but not too sweet. Mushrooms: Sliced button mushrooms add a meaty flavor and texture to the dish. White or cremini mushrooms can be used. Cheese: Gruyere cheese is the traditional topping for a crock of French onion soup. You can also use Swiss cheese or mozzarella if you prefer. Thyme: Use fresh herbs if at all possible. Vegetable Broth: I always have some homemade veggie stock in my freezer, I make it in my instant pot every few weeks! Boxed or canned broth works well too. White Wine: Use any type of dry white wine that you like to deglaze the pan. If you’d prefer to leave the wine out, simply use a bit more vegetable broth.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How To Make French Onion Soup Pasta
Recipe Tips
Take your time: It takes at least 15 minutes to properly caramelize the onions. Don’t try to rush this process or you’ll miss out on the amazing flavor. Avoid increasing the heat too much during the caramelization process, low to medium heat is ideal. Cooking the pasta: I suggest cooking the pasta to the al dente stage, where it still has a little bit of a bite to it. The pasta will cook and soften a bit more when you add it to the onion soup mixture. Save some pasta water: You may or may not need it, but it’s always helpful to have some of the starchy cooking water on hand in case you need to loosen up the sauce. Try other pasta shapes: This recipe will work with any type of pasta that you enjoy. Orieciette, rigatoni, or penne are excellent choices.
Storing Tips
This pasta is best served right away, but if you have leftovers you can store them in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Add a splash of water when reheating to make the pasta saucy again.
What To Serve With French Onion Pasta
Finish off this delicious vegetarian meal with some steamed broccoli or a simple salad and some crusty bread or my easy garlic bread. You can also serve French onion pasta as a side dish along with crispy air fryer chicken breast, a whole roasted chicken, or any other simple meal.
Can I use beef broth?
I’m using vegetable broth to keep this recipe vegetarian, but you can replace it with beef broth or chicken broth if that’s what you have. Each type of broth will give the recipe a slightly different flavor, but they’ll all be delicious.
How long does it take to caramelize onions?
With butter, oil, and salt, it will take at least 15 minutes to caramelize the onions for this recipe and could take even longer than that. Keep cooking the onions slowly until they are a deep golden brown color.
What can I add to this recipe?
Try adding baby spinach to the sauce during the last few minutes of cooking. It will wilt down and add some extra nutrition to the dish. French Onion Pasta with caramelized onions is very simple to make with a little bit of patience – You’ll fall in love with the rich and savory flavor of this easy recipe, so make sure that you Pin it for later! © Little Sunny Kitchen
