Creamy Vegan Caramelized Onion Pasta – Cozy Comfort Food
A rich and creamy vegan pasta featuring caramelized onions, cashew cream, and umami-rich nutritional yeast. A dairy-free comfort dish perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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8 oz linguine or pasta of choice
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3 large yellow or sweet onions, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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¾ cup raw cashews, soaked
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¾ cup vegetable broth
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2 tbsp nutritional yeast
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1 garlic clove
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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Fresh thyme or parsley (optional)
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Reserved pasta water
Instructions
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Soak cashews in hot water for 30 minutes, then drain.
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Heat olive oil in skillet. Add onions and a pinch of salt. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 30–40 minutes until caramelized.
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Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
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In blender, combine cashews, broth, garlic, nooch, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
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Pour sauce into skillet with onions. Stir to combine and heat through.
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Toss in pasta and mix well. Add pasta water if needed.
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Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.
Notes
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Add mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor and nutrients.
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Nut-free version: use silken tofu or sunflower seeds.
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Sauce stores well in fridge for up to 3 days or freezes for 2 months.