Baked Caramelized Onion Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 yellow onions (large, sliced into half-moons)
• 1 head garlic (top sliced off to expose cloves)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for roasting)
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (to help caramelization)
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1 lb pasta (short shape like rotini or penne; use gluten-free if desired)
• 0.5 cup coconut milk (full fat canned for creaminess)
• 0.5 lemon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 cup spinach (or other greens of choice)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Place the sliced onions and the whole head of garlic (with the top cut off) onto a large baking tray.

3. 3

   Drizzle the onions and garlic with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then season with salt and pepper. Toss the onions to coat evenly.

4. 4

   Bake in the oven for approximately 40-45 minutes, or until the onions are soft, deep golden brown, and caramelized.

5. 5

   While the vegetables roast, cook your pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve a small amount of pasta water before draining.

6. 6

   Remove the tray from the oven. Carefully squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins directly onto the tray with the onions.

7. 7

   Add the lemon juice, greens of choice (such as spinach), and coconut milk to the tray.

8. 8

   Stir everything on the tray together to mash the garlic and create a creamy sauce with the caramelized onions.

9. 9

   Add the cooked pasta to the tray and toss thoroughly until every noodle is coated in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.

10. 10

    Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

For a deeper flavor, you can add a pinch of dried thyme or red pepper flakes to the onions before roasting. If you don't like coconut milk, any thick unsweetened plant-based cream or cashew cream will work as a substitute.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• vegan
• vegetarian
• gluten-free optional
• baked
• pasta
• dinner
• one-pan