Creamy onion pasta with chili oil & tomatoes is perfectly sweet, savory, cheesy, comforting, tomatoey, & a little spicy. An addictive restaurant-quality dinner!
You can watch the videofor 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.