Instant Pot French Onion Pasta
Instant Pot French Onion Pasta is a comforting, gourmet dish that combines the rich flavors of caramelized onions with creamy pasta in just one pot. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe offers a delightful balance of sweetness and umami, topped off with melty Gruyère cheese. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, you’ll feel like you’ve dined at a five-star restaurant without ever leaving your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz medium shells or penne pasta
- 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add sliced onions with a pinch of salt. Sauté for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth while scraping the bottom to deglaze. Add thyme.
- Stir in pasta and enough water to cover (about 2 cups). Mix gently.
- Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 4 minutes.
- Carefully release pressure, then stir in heavy cream and Gruyère cheese until melted and smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg