Vegan Caramelized Onion Pasta – Creamy & Delicious
This Creamy Vegan Caramelized Onion Pasta is rich, savory, and dairy-free, with slow-cooked onions and a silky plant-based cream sauce. A comforting yet elegant weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 yellow onions, thinly sliced
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1 tbsp olive oil or vegan butter
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½ tsp salt
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3 tbsp olive oil or vegan butter
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3 tbsp all-purpose or gluten-free flour
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1½ cups unsweetened plant milk
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1 tbsp nutritional yeast
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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Salt & pepper to taste
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8 oz pasta (regular or gluten-free)
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Optional: balsamic vinegar, parsley, Dijon mustard
Instructions
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Caramelize onions over medium-low heat for 25–30 mins. Set aside.
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Cook pasta and reserve ½ cup water.
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In skillet, whisk oil and flour to form roux.
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Slowly add plant milk and whisk until thickened.
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Stir in nutritional yeast, garlic/onion powder, and Dijon.
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Toss pasta, onions, and sauce. Add pasta water if needed.
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Serve hot with herbs or cracked pepper.
Notes
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Add mushrooms, spinach, or chickpeas for variety
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Use oat or soy milk for creamier texture
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Store up to 3 days in fridge
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Adjust salt based on plant milk used