Creamy Vegan Caramelized Onion Pasta – Cozy Dinner Idea
Creamy Vegan Caramelized Onion Pasta features slow-cooked golden onions and a silky cashew-based cream sauce tossed with pasta for a plant-based dish that’s cozy, rich, and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 tsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
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12 oz pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or rigatoni)
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3/4 cup raw cashews (soaked 30 mins)
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1 cup unsweetened plant milk
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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 and pepper, to taste
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Reserved pasta water
Instructions
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Caramelize onions in olive oil over medium-low heat for 30–40 minutes until deep golden and soft. Stir occasionally. Add balsamic at the end if using.
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Blend cashews, plant milk, nutritional yeast, garlic, lemon juice, and salt until smooth. Set aside.
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Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
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Return pasta to pot. Add cream sauce and caramelized onions. Toss to combine, thinning with pasta water as needed.
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Serve warm, topped with herbs, cracked pepper, and optional vegan parmesan.
Notes
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Use coconut milk or silken tofu instead of cashews for nut-free version.
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Add spinach, mushrooms, or roasted veggies for variation.
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Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days.