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    Home » Recipes » Autumn Recipes

    Caramelised Onion Pasta with Gruyere

    Author: Amy Fulwood | Published: Nov 16, 2021 | Modified: Aug 14, 2023

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    This rich and comforting caramelised onion pasta is so creamy and flavourful! It's the perfect winter warmer.

    I'm ready for all the cold weather comfort food!

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    For me that mainly means big bowls of pasta and there are few better than this one. It's packed with flavour thanks to the slowly caramelised onions.

    The creamy sauce is enriched with gruyere cheese and mushrooms for a super flavourful and tasty pasta.

    And even better, it's all made in one pot! Once your onions are caramelised you add your pasta and stock with a few other ingredients and cook everything together. It's just so easy.

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    Why we love this recipe...

    This is a great comfort food recipe thanks to the rich and creamy sauce full of umami flavour of caramelised onions.

    While the gruyere means that this dish isn't technically vegetarian, you can easily switch it out for a different cheese to make the whole thing suitable for vegetarians

    It's all made in one pot which makes it so simple to make on a weeknight when you're short on time and energy plus it cuts down on the washing up!

    While the recipe below just includes mushrooms you can easily increase the vegetable content with anything you fancy, spinach or kale would be a great addition.

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    Ingredients

    This section is here to provide further tips and ideas for alternative ingredients. The full recipe and instructions are included in the recipe card at the bottom of the post!

    Butter

    Onions

    White Wine: This adds a nice layer of flavour but if you don't like cooking with wine or just don't have any to hand then you can replace with more stock.

    Garlic

    Mushrooms: I used chestnut but you can really go with any type of mushroom you fancy.

    Thyme: Rosemary would also be tasty if you prefer it.

    Vegetable Stock

    Worcestershire Sauce

    Pasta: I like using a short cut like spirali or fusilli for one pot pastas like this.

    Double Cream

    Gruyere Cheese: Or a vegetarian alternative if needed.

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    How to make it

    Caramelise the onions: Melt the butter in a large pot and add the onions. Cook gently for 10 minutes then add the wine and cook for another 15 minutes.

    Add the pasta: Put the garlic, mushrooms and thyme into the pot and cook for a few more minutes. Pour in the stock and Worcestershire sauce along with the pasta and bring to a simmer.

    Finish the pasta: Once the pasta is cooked pour in the cream and stir through the cheese until melted.

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    FAQs

    Can I use shallots instead of onions?

    You could definitely switch the onions for shallots in this recipe. Just slice up 6 shallots and caramelise in the same way as instructed in the recipe.

    What type of pasta is best for this recipe?

    Although you could use a longer pasta like spaghetti for this recipe, I think a short cut works best in one pot pasta dishes as it's easier to make sure the pasta cooks evenly.

    How do I reheat this pasta?

    You can reheat any leftovers either in the microwave or in a small saucepan over a medium heat. You may need to add a little bit of water to thin out the sauce slightly.

    Try these other pasta recipes!

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    • Spicy Pasta with Harissa and Aubergine
    • Creamy Tagliatelle with Squash & Sausage
    • Mushroom Orzo with Beetroot & Feta
    • Vodka Pasta Sauce with Sun Dried Tomato
    • Halloumi Pasta with Tahini Dressing
    • Nduja Pasta with Wilted Greens
    • Orzo Risotto with Mascarpone

    Recipe

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    Caramelised Onion Pasta with Gruyere

    This rich and comforting caramelised onion pasta is so creamy and flavourful! It's the perfect winter warmer.
    5 from 5 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 685kcal
    Author: Amy Fulwood

    Ingredients

    • 6 tablespoon Butter
    • 3 Onions thinly sliced
    • 300 ml White Wine
    • 3 cloves Garlic crushed
    • 200 g Mushrooms sliced
    • 3 sprigs Thyme leaves removed
    • 800 ml Vegetable Stock
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
    • 500 g Short Cut Pasta
    • Salt and Pepper
    • 100 ml Double Cream
    • 200 g Gruyere Cheese grated
    UK Measures - US Measures

    Instructions

    • Add the butter to a large pot over medium high heat and allow to melt. Add the onions and cook gently for about 10 minutes until softened. Add the wine and cook for another 15 minutes until the onions are caramelised.
    • Add the garlic, mushrooms and thyme along with plenty of salt and pepper and cook for a couple more minutes. Pour in the stock and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer then add the pasta.
    • Allow to cook, stirring regularly, until the pasta is cooked. Pour in the cream and sprinkle in the cheese. Stir to melt the cheese then remove from the heat and serve.
    Nutrition Facts
    Caramelised Onion Pasta with Gruyere
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 685 Calories from Fat 270
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 30g46%
    Saturated Fat 18g90%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 8g
    Cholesterol 90mg30%
    Sodium 773mg32%
    Potassium 468mg13%
    Carbohydrates 73g24%
    Fiber 4g16%
    Sugar 7g8%
    Protein 23g46%
    Vitamin A 1221IU24%
    Vitamin C 6mg7%
    Calcium 393mg39%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Notes

    Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
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    Comments

    1. Jess says

      November 18, 2021 at 10:49 pm

      5 stars
      Total comfort food in a bowl! Love it.

      Reply
    2. Jessica Formicola says

      November 18, 2021 at 10:44 pm

      5 stars
      I love anything with caramelized onions, but this pasta was especially delicious! Putting it on our regular rotation for sure!

      Reply
    3. Tara says

      November 18, 2021 at 10:26 pm

      5 stars
      This pasta looks absolutely incredible and it is packed with all of my favorite flavors! So so perfect and comforting for the cooler weather. Yum!

      Reply
    4. Seema Sriram says

      November 18, 2021 at 10:06 pm

      5 stars
      My dinner is sorted!! That pasta looks so good. I am sure the wine and the caramelised onions together bring in the magic, not to mention the cheese.

      Reply
    5. Jen says

      November 18, 2021 at 9:44 pm

      5 stars
      OMG this is so decadent and so easy to make. I wish I could give it 10 stars!

      Reply
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