This one pot French Onion Pasta is easy & to die for! Full recipe on TikTok & IG
This one pot French Onion Pasta is easy & to die for! Full recipe on TikTok & IG is a medium Italian recipe that serves 4. 460 calories per serving. Recipe by Brittnee Ciara on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 40 min | Total: 1 hr 5 min
Cost: $7.57 total, $1.89 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 Large Onion (diced; about 300 g)
- 3 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (divided)
- ½ cup White Wine (dry, such as Sauvignon Blanc)
- 2 Fresh Thyme Sprigs (stems kept whole, removed before serving)
- 4 cup Beef Broth (low‑sodium preferred)
- 12 oz Pasta (short pasta such as penne, fusilli, or rigatoni)
- ½ cup Heavy Cream (room temperature)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated, optional garnish)
Instructions
Caramelize the Onion
Heat 2 Tbsp butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, sprinkle a pinch of salt, and stir occasionally until the onion turns deep golden brown and sweet, about 20–30 minutes.
Time: PT25M
Add Garlic and Remaining Butter
Add the minced garlic and the remaining 1 Tbsp butter to the pot. Cook, stirring, for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
Time: PT4M
Deglaze with White Wine
Pour in the white wine, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Simmer until the wine reduces by half, about 3–4 minutes.
Time: PT4M
Add Thyme and Beef Broth
Tie the thyme sprigs together (or drop them whole) and add to the pot. Pour in the beef broth, increase heat to bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Time: PT5M
Cook the Pasta
Add the pasta to the boiling broth. Stir occasionally and cook according to package directions, usually 10–12 minutes, until al dente.
Time: PT12M
Finish with Cream and Seasoning
When the pasta has about 2–3 minutes left, remove the thyme sprigs. Stir in the heavy cream, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Heat just until the sauce thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
Time: PT5M
Serve
Ladle the pasta into bowls, sprinkle with grated Parmesan if desired, and serve immediately.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 460
- Protein
- 12 g
- Carbohydrates
- 55 g
- Fat
- 15 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Dietary info: Contains meat (beef broth), Contains dairy
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Alcohol
Last updated: April 18, 2026








