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One Pot Vegan French Onion Pasta

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Ingredients

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One Pot Vegan French Onion Pasta

4 Plant-Based Sausage Links - Beyond Meatsliced into rounds

4 tablespoons Plant-Based Butterdivided

2 whole Yellow Onionthinly sliced

4 cloves Garlicminced

1 tbsp Thymeminced

1 pinch Saltto taste

1 pinch Black Pepperto taste

8 ounces Rigatoni Pasta, or pasta of choiceuncooked

4 cups Vegetable Broth

½ cup Coconut Milk, canned, full fat

2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast

1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar

1 tbsp Parsleyminced

2 tablespoons Vegan Parmesan CheeseShredded

2 tablespoons Breadcrumbs

In a deep pan or pot, melt 1 tbsp of the vegan butter over medium high. Add sliced plant-based sausage links. Cook for 10-12 mins, stirring frequently, until browned. Remove from pan and set aside, leaving any oils released in the pan.

Turn the heat to medium and melt the remaining 3 tbsp vegan butter. Add thinly sliced onion and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until deeply caramelized, about 25-40 minutes. They should be soft and sweet.

Add minced thyme and garlic and cook 3-4 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth, starting with 3 cups. Add salt and pepper to taste. Turn the heat to medium high or high and bring to a boil. Add pasta and continue to boil for 12-15 minutes or until al dente. If some of the vegetable broth evaporates away during boiling and doesn't fully cover the pasta, add the remaining 1 cup vegetable broth.

Turn off heat and stir in coconut milk, red wine vinegar, nutritional yeast, and minced parsley.

Add the cooked sausage back in and gently stir through.

Serve and top with vegan parmesan, breadcrumbs, and extra parsley if desired. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Master the Caramelization 🧅
Slice onions uniformly and cook low and slow over medium heat for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally—this develops deep umami flavors that are the soul of this dish. Resist the urge to rush; patience creates the signature sweetness.
Brown the Sausage First 🌭
Slice and sear the plant-based sausage in your pot before adding onions to build a flavorful fond that enriches the entire dish. This technique adds savory depth that mimics traditional French onion soup.
Deglaze with Vinegar Strategically 🍷
After caramelizing onions, use red wine vinegar to deglaze the pot, capturing all browned bits while adding acidity that balances the richness of coconut milk. This step is crucial for authentic French onion complexity.
Toast Your Breadcrumbs Separately ✨
Lightly toast breadcrumbs in a dry pan with fresh thyme and garlic before serving for maximum crunch and flavor—this prevents them from becoming soggy in the creamy pasta. Sprinkle just before eating for textural contrast.
Layer Your Umami with Nutritional Yeast 🧈
Stir nutritional yeast into the coconut milk base just before adding pasta to create a savory, cheesy depth without dairy while enhancing the vegan Parmesan's effectiveness. This creates a richer, more satisfying mouthfeel.