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One Pan Caramelized Onion Pasta


  • Author: clarawhitmore
  • Total Time: 45 min
  • Yield: serves 4

Description

A bigger batch of this deeply flavorful, herb-packed pasta—rich with caramelized onions, sun-dried tomatoes, and creamy coconut milk—is perfect for family dinners or meal prepping. All the comfort of a creamy pasta, but with bold, earthy, plant-forward flair.

 


Ingredients

Scale

78 small yellow onions (or 45 large), thinly sliced

1 whole head of garlic, top sliced off

¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

1½ tsp salt

1½ tsp black pepper

1½ tbsp paprika

1½ tsp dried parsley

¾ cup coconut milk

4½ cups cooked farfalle pasta

handfuls fresh parsley, chopped

handfuls fresh basil, chopped

Juice of lemons


Instructions

Caramelize Onions & Roast Garlic: In a large skillet, sauté onions in a drizzle of oil over medium-low heat for 25–30 minutes until deeply golden. Wrap garlic head in foil and roast at 375°F for 30 minutes until soft.

 

Flavor Build: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Squeeze out roasted garlic and mash it into the mixture.

 

Creamy Finish: Add coconut milk and simmer for 2–3 minutes, allowing the sauce to come together.

 

Mix in Pasta: Toss in farfalle and coat well with the onion-tomato mixture.

 

Add Herbs & Lemon: Fold in fresh parsley, basil, and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if needed.

 

Serve: Hot and herb-topped, with optional grated vegan cheese.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Dinner

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~375
  • Fat: 11g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Protein: 9g