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Caramelized Onion Pasta

Caramelized Onion Pasta

This Caramelized Onion Pasta features sweet caramelized onions and creamy vegan cheeses, perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Cozy Dinners
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 400 g cooked pasta Use your favorite pasta shape, like fettuccine or penne.
  • 1/2 cup pasta water Starchy water helps bind the sauce.
For the Sauce
  • 5 pcs large onions Caramelize them slowly for best flavor.
  • 3 tbsp olive oil Essential for sautéing the onions.
  • 180 g vegan cream cheese Provides richness.
  • 50 g vegan parmesan cheese Adds savory flavor.
For Seasoning
  • salt Season to taste.
  • black pepper Add a dash for warmth.
For Garnishing
  • fresh parsley Chopped, for color and freshness.
  • chili oil Drizzle for added richness.

Equipment

  • Large pan
  • spatula

Method
 

Directions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.
  2. Once the onions are caramelized, add the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Toss until the pasta is well coated.
  3. Stir in the vegan cream cheese and vegan parmesan cheese until melted smoothly, creating a creamy sauce.
  4. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting to balance flavors.
  5. Serve the pasta, garnished with chopped parsley and a drizzle of chili oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, cook onions slowly and reserve pasta water. Reheat gently to maintain creaminess.

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