Caramelized Onion Pasta with Grilled Asparagus

Loved this dish! But I think I would have loved it more with a double amount of the sauce - maybe I should have added more pasta water? Also lovely with an extra drizzle of oil from the sundried tomato jar!

PUL Team - April 18, 2025, 3:34 p.m.

Hey Lisa! So glad you loved the pasta. Doubling the sauce or adding more pasta water is a great idea for extra creaminess - it's totally adjustable to taste 🥰

An incredible mix of simple, but powerful flavors. Enjoy this unique twist on a creamy pasta sauce. I added fresh lemon juice on the asparagus and it was great!

Could I please get advise on if it is possible to switch the ingredients for better accuracy in the nourish wheel. For example If I wish to switch the pasta for a protein lentil pasta?

PUL Team - June 18, 2024, 6:15 p.m.

Hi PM, it's not currently possible to switch ingredients automatically for recipes on the app but we have a feature like this high on our priority list! In the meantime, a workaround can be to create a custom recipe if you'd like 😊

Asparagus plus caramelised onion = ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 salty & spicy lunch.

I did the sub with lima (butter) beans. They were still bitter after rinsing all the spots under cold water for 10 minutes. So it might just be the brand I got at the store. I didn't mind the bitterness, though. This sauce wasn't my favourite. But it's good to know it as an option, if I ever have this combination of ingredients again. Nice to learn a new recipe.

PUL Team - May 20, 2024, 9:35 p.m.

Hi Nicole, I'm sorry to hear the recipe didn't quite hit the mark for you. I'm curious what could have caused the sauce to taste bitter, but incase it helps: a touch of sweetness (like agave or maple syrup) can help to balance bitterness in recipes. Also, when it comes to bean-based sauces, a good, long blend can make all the difference in achieving that smooth, creamy texture. I hope this helps in case you ever give the dish another go :)

I used this recipe as more of a concept rather than exact. The Rancho Gordo beans were soaking all day then cooked while I prepared the other ingredients. I added the sun dried tomatoes to the blender and used plenty of pasta water to create a fantastic sauce. I roasted the asparagus and cut into bite size pieces and stirred into the onions along with mushrooms and vegan sausage I had leftover from another recipe. It was delicious and so very good with that sauce. A winner! Thank you for the inspiration and recipe.

PUL Team - March 6, 2024, 8:59 p.m.

That sounds like a delicious adaptation, Marilyn! Glad to hear you enjoyed it 🤩

I think this was a good mid-range pasta. I used berlotti beans instead of cannellini, and 1 leek + 1 medium onion as this is what I had in my pantry, so this may have changed the dish slightly. It almost had a tuna-like taste to it which was surprising.

Made this for a family of 6. All but two of them liked it. I think the sauce could be a little better, but not sure how.

One bite in my husband literally said “whoa this is restaurant quality”. Super flavourful and yummy 😋

PUL Team - Sept. 8, 2023, 1:18 a.m.

A huge compliment! Thank you 🫶

I can’t believe the depth of flavor in such a humble pasta dish. With just a few simple pantry items you managed to create a wonderful recipe -thank you, Sadia!

PUL Team - Aug. 10, 2023, 6 p.m.

So happy to hear, Coni, thank you! 😊

This was amazing. I used farfalle pasta and caramelized the onions for an hour since I had the time. I will absolutely make this again. I had some nostalgia taking a bite of cold leftovers today-kinda reminded of that Midwest favorite tuna and noodle casserole. 😅

PUL Team - July 27, 2023, 3:05 a.m.

Aww love the personal connection to the recipe, Katie, and we're so thrilled the recipe was enjoyed!

I can’t put into words how much I loved this recipe. The depth of flavor really surprised me. I added a little bit of soy sauce and sesame oil to the onions and I think it highlighted the miso in a really nice way. I also used artichokes instead of aspargus because it was what I had on hand, and it was still delicious!

PUL Team - July 4, 2023, 1:45 a.m.

Oh we're so thrilled to hear, Catarina, thank you! Artichokes sound lovely 🙂

Wow that is an amazing dish! I’m so excited to make this again!

I thought this pasta sounded interesting but wasn’t sure how it would taste - and I can vouch, it’s incredible! Such a great blend + balance of flavors - the caramelized onions add a sweet + crunchy quality that is really just lovely. The asparagus also add a really nice freshness to the whole dish. 10/10, will be making again! 💞

PUL Team - June 27, 2023, 12:16 a.m.

Woop woop! Thanks so much, Jamie 🤗

Such a delicious recipe! I added some halfed cherry tomatoes to make it taste like summer even more😁
The perfect easy dinner for a cozy evening sitting on the terrace with your family

PUL Team - June 12, 2023, 4:06 p.m.

Mmm sounds delicious, Lara, thank you!

This was delicious! Such a good creamy pasta. I forgot to add the sun-dried tomatoes (forehead slap), but am looking forward to that added flavor next time. Even without them, it was very yummy.

PUL Team - May 16, 2023, 7:19 a.m.

Aw so happy to hear, Carissa! 😃