French Onion Orzo Recipe

This one-pot dish combines caramelized onions with smooth pasta and grated Gruyère for a dinner that’s delicious and super easy to prepare. As the onions cook down, they become tender and develop a naturally sweet flavor. It’s a surefire crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for any night of the week!
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Ingredients
▢1 tbsp olive oil
▢2 tbsp unsalted butter
▢6 yellow onions – thinly sliced
▢2 garlic cloves – minced
▢½ tsp salt
▢½ tsp black pepper
▢½ tsp brown sugar
▢1 tsp dried thyme
▢½ cup dry white wine
▢1 ½ cup orzo
▢2 ½ cups beef broth
▢1 bay leaf
▢¾ cup grated Gruyère
▢1 tbsp chopped parlsey – optional

Instructions
Get your prep done before you start cooking: Peel and thinly slice the onions using a sharp knife or a mandoline. Mince the garlic cloves.
Heat oil and butter over medium in a large nonstick skillet. Add onions and sauté for 15 minutes. Add garlic, salt, pepper, thyme and brown sugar. Sauté for 10 minutes or until the onions are soft and start turning golden brown.
Deglaze with white wine and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove ⅓ of the onions, set aside.
Stir in orzo. Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 15 minutes or until the orzo is al dente. Add more broth if needed.
Stir in grated Gruyère, taste and adjust salt.
Return onions to the skillet. Finish off with parsley and freshly ground black pepper. Enjoy!