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Creamy Onion Pasta

Creamy onion pasta with chili oil & tomatoes is perfectly sweet, savory, cheesy, comforting, tomatoey, & a little spicy. An addictive restaurant-quality dinner!
Course Pasta
Cuisine worldwide
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

Instructions

  • You can watch the video for visual instructions.
    First, peel and thinly slice the onions while you heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Sauté the onions, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and cumin for about 5 minutes, until the onions begin to soften.
  • Mince the garlic, then add it to the skillet with ½ cup water. Cook for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden.
    Add a splash of water (or low-sodium broth) as needed to prevent burning the onions.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to the package directions minus 1-2 minutes, until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
  • Add the tomatoes and cook for a few minutes, then add the tomato paste and chili oil.
  • Stir in the dairy-free milk and parmesan and simmer until the sauce thickens (a few minutes).
    Add reserved pasta water if it becomes too thick.
  • Lightly mash a few tomatoes, then add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss until evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
  • Serve the tomato and onion pasta, optionally garnished with chopped parsley, a drizzle of chili oil, and extra parmesan. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Onion Pasta
Amount per Serving
Calories
455
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
15
%
Sodium
 
385
mg
16
%
Potassium
 
454
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
61
g
20
%
Fiber
 
6
g
24
%
Sugar
 
10
g
11
%
Protein
 
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
 
425
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
 
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
 
108
mg
11
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.