Description
A rich and savory vegan pasta dish featuring caramelized onions and sautéed mushrooms, perfect for a cozy dinner. This simple yet flavorful recipe brings out the natural umami of mushrooms and the sweetness of slow-cooked onions.
Ingredients
- 250g pasta of choice
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 250g mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp vegan butter
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and vegan butter in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and golden.
- Add the garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the mushrooms and cook for 8–10 minutes until browned and softened.
- Stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar, cook for 2 more minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use any pasta variety like spaghetti, fettuccine, or gluten-free as needed.
- Add a splash of pasta water if the mixture seems too dry.
- For extra creaminess, a spoonful of vegan cream cheese can be mixed in.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
