French Onion Pasta

5 from 2 votes

French Onion Pasta is a great savory dish. The onions are cooked to perfection with a deep flavor while everything is cooked in one skillet.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

1 lb chicken breasts, seasoned with salt and pepper *optional, you can make this dish vegetarian also.
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced *see notes
¼ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp thyme dried or fresh
½ tsp salt & pepepr more to taste
¼ cup sherry wine vinegar
1½ Tbsp all purpose flour or all purpose gluten free flour
2 cups beef broth
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 cups water *see notes
1 lb bow tie pasta about 12 oz
2-3 Tbsp heavy cream or whole milk. Optional
2 tsp dried parsley for garnish
⅓ cup Breadcrumbs optional for topping

If serving with chicken, cook the chicken your preferred method. I season it with salt and pepper and cook it in a skillet about 12 minutes each side or until it's 165º internally. Please cook the chicken any way you prefer.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat. When shimmering and heated, add the onions and a generous pinch of salt. Cook on medium/low stirring frequently until evenly browned and caramelized. About 30-40 minutes. This process can take longer depending on the thickness of the onions.
Add the minced garlic and fresh thyme. Sauté for 2 minutes. Add the sherry wine to deglaze the pan. Next, add the flour and mix it in well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until thickened.
Pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and water. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add the pasta, bring it to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the pasta is al dente. Different shapes and brands of pasta will vary in cooking time. You may need to add an extra 1/4 - 1/2 cup of water if the pasta soaks all the liquid up too quickly.
Once the pasta is cooked to your liking, give it a taste. Add more salt or Worcestershire if desired. Pour in the cream and add the chopped chicken Give it a mix and garnish with dried parsley and or toasted bread crumbs. Serve and enjoy!

Add the breadcrumbs to a medium sized skillet. Place the skillet on low. Season the breadcrumbs with .5 tsp salt, pepper and any other flavors you might enjoy.
Tossing often, toast them on low until they darken a bit in color to a brown color. Take them off the heat and set aside until serving.

Don't burn the onions. Keep the heat medium/low and keep a close eye on them. they do take a little patience. Stir about every 5 minutes. Too much stirring can make them take longer and stirring not enough will burn them.
Keep some extra broth nearby. Different pasta shapes will soak up more liquid. Make sure you read the package instructions for specific cook times and start tasting early for doneness. You may need to add a half cup of water or broth to the simmer to help cook the noodles if the liquid gets soaked up.
Taste as you go! You may want a tad more salt, or garlic to the dish.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze these for up to 2 months.