One Pot French Onion Pasta

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 large onions 
• 4 garlic cloves
• ¼ cup sugar
• ¼ water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1.5 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 4 cups broth of choice 
• 1 12 oz. can evaporated milk
• 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
• Dried oregano, paprika, pepper, sea salt, red pepper flakes to taste
• 1 pound pasta, uncooked (I use orecchiette, but also love using Cavatappi)
• 8 oz shredded Parmesan Cheese
• Fresh parsley for garnish 

Instructions:

• Slice the 3 onions into half moons
• Caramelize the onions – here is a foolproof way to get perfect Caramelized Onions every time!
• Add 4 tablespoons of butter
• Sauté for 30-40 minutes stirring frequently 
• After the onions are caramelized, add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1.5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 4 cups of broth of choice, and first round of seasonings to taste (sea salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning)
• Add half of the evaporated milk to the pot
• Mix the other half of the evaporated milk with in 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch (this is used as a thickening agent) and add to the pot
• Bring to a boil and add 1 pound of pasta
• Simmer on medium for about 12-15 minutes or until al dente
• Slowly stir in 8 oz shredded Parmesan Cheese (add in ~ 3 oz at a time so it can melt and turn into a cheesy sauce)
• Add the second round of seasonings to taste 
• Garnish with parsley 
• Serve and enjoy!

Tips:

• If the onions are caramelizing too quickly, add a touch of water and cover the pot (to hold moisture in and prevent burning) 
• Finish with a sprinkle of buttered bread crumbs for extra richness, flavor, and the perfect crispy texture!