Creamy French Onion Tortellini is a one pan tortellini recipe that always satisfies! Tender bites of tortellini are served in a creamy, cheesy French onion sauce that features caramelized onions and a bold medley of herbs and seasonings. Comfort food doesn’t get better than this!
7Ounces2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded and divided
Top with fresh thymeOptional
Instructions
Remove the tortellini from the freezer if using frozen.
In a large cast iron skillet add the onions, butter, garlic, and light brown sugar. Over high heat stir for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 15 more minutes or until the onions are caramelized and there is a nice golden-rich color. Continually stir so the onions don’t burn or get crispy.
Add the broth, sage, thyme, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf. Stir for 2-3 and bring to a simmer.
Add the tortellini and heavy cream to the skillet.
Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the pasta is cooked through. Stir continually.
Remove the bay leaf.
Add 1 cup of gruyère cheese. Stir until fully mixed in and the sauce is thick.
If you would like more moisture, you can add more heavy cream or beef broth. You could add 1/4 of a cup at a time until you have the creaminess you would like.
Top the pasta with 1 cup of gruyère cheese.
Turn the heat to low. Add a lid and allow the pasta to remain warm for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
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Notes
Recipe Notes:
You can make this onion pasta in a cast iron skillet or any other type of skillet or pot that can go on top of the stove.
You can prep the onions ahead of time. In a large cast iron skillet add the onions, butter, garlic, and light brown sugar. Once cooled place in the fridge.
You want to make sure you take your time to caramelize the onions, as this is where the magic of this dish happens. If time is not on your side you can do step 3 and step 4 the day before.