Go Back

Vegan Easy Recipes: Creamy Caramelized Onion Pasta

Creamy caramelized onion pasta is a delicious vegan comfort food dinner you’ll want to make again and again.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: American
Keywords: dinner recipes, easy recipes, healthy, pasta, quick and easy recipes, recipes for dinner, vegan easy recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 12 oz (340 g) dried pasta (such as linguine or spaghetti)
  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked
  • 1 1/4 cups water (plus more for soaking cashews)
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Soak the cashews in hot water for at least 20 minutes, then drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook onions for 20-25 minutes, stirring often, until golden brown and caramelized. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  4. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  5. In a blender, combine soaked cashews, water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, and onion powder. Blend until completely smooth.
  6. Add the cashew sauce to the caramelized onions in the skillet. Stir well and simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  7. Add drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. Use reserved pasta water to thin sauce if needed.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you don't have a high-speed blender, soak the cashews longer or boil them to soften.