French Onion Pasta melds the sumptuous, caramelized essence of classic French onion soup with pasta, resulting in a delectable fusion dish. Sweet caramelized onions, savory beef broth, and melted cheese envelop al dente pasta, crafting a hearty and gratifying dinner option.
Add ground beef to pot over medium-high heat to a large pot or large dutch oven. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook until completely browned and broken up. Stir and separate with a spatula frequently. Once the beef has browned, drain and set aside.
1 lb ground beef, salt and pepper
To the same pot add the olive oil, sliced onions, and garlic. Cook stirring occasionally over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes or until the onion is browned and caramelized. You may need to stir in 1 tablespoon of water to prevent the onions from burning at the bottom of the pan.
Add mushrooms and cook for a few more minutes until softened. Add 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce to deglaze the pan. Stir for a few more seconds until most of the liquid has been absorbed. It’s okay if your mushrooms are still firm. They’re going to cook down when we add the broth.
1 cup sliced mushrooms, 2 tablespoons worcestershire divided
Add ground beef back to the pot and stir in flour until the flour evenly coats everything in the pot.
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
Deglaze the pan with white wine. Stir making sure there are no lumps.
½ cup white wine
Add rotini, beef broth, water, and thyme. Press pasta under the liquid the best you can. Bring mixture to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes or until rotini is al dente. Stir occasionally to ensure the pasta cooks evenly.