Description
A cozy and creamy vegan pasta dish featuring perfectly caramelized onions that bring out a sweet and savory flavor, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2-3 large yellow onions (Best for caramelizing.)
- 12 oz pasta (rigatoni or fettuccine) (Choose a shape that holds sauce.)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (For richness and softening onions.)
- 2 cloves garlic (Optional, but enhances flavor.)
- 1 cup full fat coconut milk or cashew cream (Makes the sauce creamy.)
- 1 cup vegetable broth (Use for deglazing and sauce consistency.)
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast (Adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar (A splash brightens the dish.)
- to taste salt and pepper (Essential for seasoning.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the yellow onions and heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions with a pinch of salt.
- Stir every few minutes. After 10 minutes, reduce the heat to medium-low and continue stirring for 25 to 35 minutes until onions are deep golden brown and soft.
- In a separate pot, salt the pasta water generously and cook the pasta until just al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
Cooking the Sauce
- To the caramelized onions, add minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds.
- Add a splash of vegetable broth to deglaze the pan, then stir in the coconut milk (or cashew cream) and nutritional yeast. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
Final Assembly
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss with a splash of reserved pasta water until glossy.
- Finish with lemon juice, taste for salt, and serve.
Notes
For variations, consider adding greens, mushrooms, or protein like chickpeas. Store the sauce and pasta separately if meal prepping for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian, Vegan