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Baked Caramelized Onion Pasta

Baked Caramelized Onion Pasta

Essen Paradies
Experience the sublime blend of deeply caramelized onions and velvety vegan cream, crafting a pasta dish that's both comforting and full of robust flavor. This recipe promises a delightful balance of sweet and savory notes, ensuring each bite is a satisfying journey into gourmet simplicity.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Baked Pasta, Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course, Pasta Dish, Vegetarian/Vegan Dish
Cuisine European, Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 4 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium yellow onions sliced
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 head garlic top sliced off
  • A handful of spinach
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp paprika powder
  • 200 ml heavy cream (vegan)
  • 2-3 ladles of pasta water
  • 160 g pasta cooked
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • In a baking tray, place the sliced onions. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika powder. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Mix everything well to ensure the onions are evenly coated.
  • Place the whole garlic head, with the top sliced off, in the middle of the tray. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Pop the tray in the oven and bake for 1 hour. The onions should be caramelized and golden brown, and the garlic should be soft.
  • After baking, remove the tray from the oven. Squeeze the roasted garlic out of its skin and add it to the tray.
  • Squeeze the lemon juice over the mixture.
  • Add the spinach and fresh parsley. Stir well to combine.
  • Pour in the vegan cream and 2-3 ladles of pasta water. Mix until the sauce is smooth and well incorporated.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the tray. If the sauce seems too thick, add more pasta water as needed.
  • Stir everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Serve the pasta hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Take your time to properly caramelize the onions over low heat to develop deep, sweet flavors. Stir occasionally and deglaze the pan with water if needed to prevent burning.
  • Roasting a whole head of garlic enhances its flavor, making it sweet and mellow. Wrap the head in foil with olive oil before roasting to achieve a soft texture.
  • Achieve a creamy texture by using vegan cream and pasta water. Adjust the amount of pasta water added to the sauce to reach your desired consistency, ensuring it coats the pasta evenly.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal
Keyword Baked Caramelized Onions, Caramelized onions, Pasta with caramelized onions, Savory pasta bake, Vegan Caramelized Onion Pasta, Vegan Pasta, Vegan pasta recipe, Vegetarian comfort food
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