Name: The Best One Pot French Onion Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; salt and pepper (to taste); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 large onions (cut in half then thinly sliced); 3 cloves garlic (minced ); 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 2 tablespoons worcestershire divided (divided); 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; ½ cup white wine; 1 lb rotini; 3 cups beef broth; 1 cup water; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; ½ cup Parmesan cheese; Parsley

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Cut onions in half then thinly slice, and mince the garlic

Add ground beef to a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat and season with salt and black pepper

Cook, stirring and separating with a spatula frequently, until completely browned and broken up

Drain the browned beef and set aside

To the same pot, add the olive oil, sliced onions, and garlic

Cook stirring occasionally over medium heat until the onion is browned and caramelized, stirring in 1 tablespoon of water if needed to prevent burning

Add mushrooms and cook for a few more minutes until softened

Add 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce to deglaze the pan and stir until most of the liquid has been absorbed

Add the ground beef back to the pot and stir in flour until it evenly coats everything in the pot

Deglaze the pan with white wine, stirring to make sure there are no lumps

Add rotini, beef broth, water, and thyme, pressing the pasta under the liquid as best you can

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer

Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until rotini is al dente

Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and parmesan cheese

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately

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Tips as you cook

Gather IngredientsMise en place makes cooking easier
Slice Onions & GarlicThin slices caramelize evenly
Watch out · Brown the BeefDon't overcrowd the pot
Brown & Break Up BeefBreak up large clumps for even cooking
Drain BeefReserve beef for later in the recipe
Start the OnionsUse the same pot for flavor
Caramelize OnionsLow and slow brings out sweetness
Add MushroomsMushrooms release moisture as they cook

Swaps, storing and making ahead

Good to know

Swaps

No white wine? Use an extra 1/2 cup beef broth with a splash of vinegar instead.
Ground beef can be swapped for ground turkey or chicken in the same amount.
No rotini? Any short pasta shape like penne or fusilli works in the same amount.

Storing it

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave with a splash of broth until steaming hot.