Description
A flavorful and indulgent Caramelized Onion and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta combining sweet caramelized onions, savory sun-dried tomatoes, and creamy cashew sauce for a delicious vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
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Sauce & Veggies
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or water)
- 2 yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup pasta water
- 1/2 cup cashew cream (or vegan cream)
- 1 handful spinach
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Pasta
- 12 oz farfalle pasta
Instructions
- Heat the oil and cook onions and garlic: In a non-stick pan, melt the olive oil or use water for a lighter version. Add the salt, thinly sliced onions, and minced garlic. Use the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar if available for extra flavor.
- Caramelize the onions: Cook the onions over medium to low heat for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until they turn golden brown and caramelized, developing a sweet and rich flavor.
- Cook the pasta: In a separate pot, cook the farfalle pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve at least 1 1/2 cups of the pasta cooking water before draining.
- Deglaze and build the sauce: Add fresh thyme, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and white wine to the pan with the caramelized onions. Stir to deglaze the pan, loosening all the flavorful bits.
- Add liquids and combine: Pour in the reserved pasta water and cashew cream to create a creamy sauce, stirring gently until fully combined and heated through.
- Mix pasta and greens: Add the cooked pasta to the creamy sauce in the pan. Toss in a handful of spinach or fresh basil leaves, mixing until wilted and evenly distributed.
- Season and serve: Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve the pasta immediately for best flavor and texture. Enjoy this delicious, creamy, vegetarian pasta dish!
Notes
- This pasta dish is indulgent yet easy to make, perfect for a comforting vegetarian meal.
- Using oil from the sun-dried tomato jar enhances the flavor but can be substituted with olive oil or water for a lighter version.
- Reserve pasta water to ensure the sauce reaches the perfect creamy consistency.
- Fresh thyme and spinach add bright, fresh notes balancing the richness of the sauce.
- Cashew cream can be replaced with any creamy vegan alternative if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 472.1 kcal
- Sugar: 11.7 g
- Sodium: 497.4 mg
- Fat: 6.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 89 g
- Fiber: 2.4 g
- Protein: 15.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
