Vegan Cacio E Pepe With Caramelised Onions

Silky smooth vegan cacio e pepe with caramelised onions. The perfect vegan pasta recipe for a quick, protein rich dinner!

5 from 6 votes

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: All, Italian

Keyword: cacio e pepe, caramelised onion, vegan cacio e pepe, vegan pasta

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 462kcal

Author: Richard

▢ 2 tablespoon olive oil
▢ 2 teaspoon ground black pepper
▢ 3 onions thinly sliced
▢ 230 ml vegetable broth
▢ 320 g pasta choose a vegan, whole wheat or gluten-free variety
▢ 349 g silken tofu They tend to come in packs of 349g, hence the strange quantity!
▢ 2 tablespoon white miso paste
▢ Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

In a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the black pepper and cook for a minute until highly fragrant.
2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Add the onions and sauté, stirring often, until they start to caramelise. This may take about 15 minutes.
3 onions
Add the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for a further 5-10 mins or until the sauce has reduced.
230 ml vegetable broth
Meanwhile bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Cook the pasta according to the package or until al dente.
320 g pasta
In a blender, combine the tofu and miso paste. Blend until smooth and creamy.
349 g silken tofu, 2 tablespoon white miso paste
Add to the pan and stir to combine. If the sauce is too thick, loosen it up with a splash of pasta water. Bring the sauce to a simmer then remove from the heat.
Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the sauce and stir to combine.
Serve the vegan caramelized onion cacio e pepe in bowls, garnished with additional black pepper and chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Chopped fresh parsley