Creamy Vegan Caramelized Onion Pasta – Cozy & Flavorful
A rich and creamy vegan pasta dish made with slow-cooked caramelized onions and dairy-free ingredients. Silky, flavorful, and comforting — without any cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¾ cup unsweetened plant milk
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- Optional: fresh herbs, chili flakes, vegan parmesan
Instructions
- Caramelize onions in olive oil over low heat for 35–45 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 5 minutes. Deglaze pan if needed.
- Blend onions with plant milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Cook pasta and reserve ½ cup cooking water.
- Toss pasta with onion sauce and reserved water until creamy.
- Serve warm, garnished with herbs or pepper.
Notes
- Sauce can be made ahead and stored 3 days.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or greens for variety.
- Use oat or cashew milk for extra creaminess.