Vegan Caramelized Onion Pasta Delight
Silky pasta tossed with jammy caramelized onions, a touch of balsamic, and a creamy, dairy-free gloss. Comforting, savory, and weeknight-friendly.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz dried spaghetti or linguine use your favorite long shape
- 1.25 lb yellow onions, thinly sliced about 2 large
- 2.5 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp vegan butter
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 1.25 tsp kosher salt divided
- 0.75 tsp dried thyme
- 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional heat
- 1.5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 0.75 cup vegetable broth low-sodium preferred
- 0.5 cup unsweetened oat milk or other plant milk
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup reserved pasta cooking water add as needed for sauce
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
- Warm olive oil and vegan butter in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes.
- Lower heat to medium-low. Continue cooking until onions turn deep golden and jammy, 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in garlic, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Deglaze with balsamic vinegar, scraping up browned bits. Pour in vegetable broth and oat milk; simmer 3–4 minutes to slightly thicken.
- Stir in nutritional yeast and black pepper. Taste and add more salt if needed.
- Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve at least 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Toss pasta into the onion sauce over low heat, adding splashes of reserved water until glossy and well-coated.
- Finish with lemon juice and parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
Variation: Swap oat milk for 1/3 cup cashew cream for an extra-luxe finish, or fold in sautéed mushrooms or toasted walnuts. For crunch, top with toasted panko. Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of broth or water.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Vegan Caramelized Onion Pasta Delight flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.