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Caramelised Onion Pasta

Caramelised Onion Pasta

5 from 4 votes
This caramelised onion pasta is packed with the sweetness from the onions, that’s cooked down until it starts to release its flavours. It’s balanced with umami from miso paste, saltiness from vegan cheese, and pasta water to help yield a creamier consistency and give the sauce more body. This pasta is so simple yet deliciously satisfying - and vegan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Fusion, Italian
Servings 3 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Caramelised Onions

  • 1 large yellow onion , peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp vegan butter or olive oil

Water

Pasta

  • 1/2 lb dry pasta spaghetti or linguine are great options

Mushrooms

  • 1/2 lb mushrooms of choice I used fresh button mushrooms - thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tbsp vegan butter or olive oil
  • Salt to taste

To Finish

  • 1 tbsp white miso paste
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated vegan parmesan or other cheese
  • 1/2 cup pasta water or more as needed

Garnish

  • Chopped parsley or basil
  • Chili flakes

Instructions
 

Caramelised Onions

  • Heat a large dutch oven or thick-bottomed pot or pan over medium heat. Melt the vegan butter or add in the olive oil. Add the thinly sliced onions. Cook over medium to medium low heat for 30-40 minutes, mixing every 1 minute or so, until caramelised.
  • Halfway through caramelising the onions, you can add some water to help deglaze the pan. You can also add a pinch of salt.
  • Remove the onions from the pan/dutch oven.

Cook the Pasta

  • Meanwhile, heat a pot of water.
  • Generously season the water and then add in the pasta once it starts to boil.
  • Cook your pasta until al dente. Be sure to set aside at least 1 cup pasta water.

Mushrooms

  • In the same dutch oven or pan, melt some vegan butter or add olive oil.
  • Add in the mushrooms. Cook the mushrooms over medium high heat until the sides start to brown and are cooked.

Finishing the Pasta

  • Add the caramelised onions back into the pan or pot with the mushrooms.
  • Add the al dente pasta, miso paste, salt to taste, vegan cheese, and pasta water. Mix everything well until the sauce starts to thicken and coat the pasta. Feel free to season the pasta with more salt or cheese, to taste, if needed.
  • Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and chilli flakes, if desired. Enjoy immediately while hot.

NUTRITIONAL INFO

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 476mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
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