French Onion Pasta

This French onion pasta recipe is easy to make in one pot with simple ingredients. It's like French onion soup in pasta form—rich, comforting, and packed with umami flavor! Jump to Recipe This French onion pasta recipe is a perfect cozy dinner for a chilly night. Inspired by French onion soup, it stars rich, savory caramelized onions, tangy white wine, and plenty of Gruyère cheese. The cheese melts into the broth-based sauce, creating a lightly creamy, deeply flavorful coating for the pasta. Easy to make in one pot with simple ingredients, this French onion pasta is on repeat in my kitchen every fall. I hope you love it as much as I do!Why You’ll Love This French Onion Pasta It cooks in one pot. No need to boil and drain the pasta separately. The noodles release starches into the sauce as they cook, enhancing its creamy texture. Bonus: Cleanup is a breeze! We take a caramelized onion shortcut. Making true caramelized onions can take over an hour, so I cheat the process in this recipe to speed things up. I cook the onions for just 20 minutes, until soft and browned, then add a splash of wine and balsamic vinegar to help them soften and caramelize more. They come out flavorful and te...