One Pot French Onion Pasta (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 2 tablespoons avocado oil
02 - 4 medium-large yellow onions
03 - 1/4 cup sherry
04 - 1/2 cup dry white wine
05 - 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
06 - Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

→ Pasta & Liquids

07 - 1 lb mezze rigatoni, uncooked
08 - 4 cups beef bone broth
09 - 2 cups water, or as needed
10 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

→ Finishing

11 - 6 oz gruyere cheese, freshly grated
12 - 1/4 cup half and half
13 - Parmesan cheese for serving
14 - Fresh parsley for serving

# Instructions:

01 - Cook sliced onions with oil, salt, and water covered on medium heat for 10 minutes until soft
02 - Uncover and continue cooking, stirring occasionally until deeply browned, about 1 hour
03 - Add sherry and wine, scrape up brown bits, cook 2 minutes
04 - Add pasta, broths, and seasonings. Boil then simmer 20 minutes until al dente, stirring often
05 - Stir in gruyere until melted, then mix in half and half. Top with parmesan and parsley

# Notes:

01 - Add water during cooking if needed
02 - Can use heavy cream instead of half and half for richer sauce