Creamy Onion Pasta "Salad"
Creamy Onion Pasta "Salad"
Ingredients
For the Caramelized Onions
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Creamy Dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons pasta water, reserved from cooking pasta
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the pasta is cooking, thinly slice the large onion. This step can be a bit tear-inducing, so prepare accordingly!
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced onion and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes, or until the onions are deeply caramelized and tender. Be patient, as this process takes time to develop rich flavor.
⏱️ 25 min
- 4
While the onions are caramelizing, prepare the dressing. In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream and mayonnaise.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
To the sour cream and mayonnaise mixture, add the soy sauce, 2-3 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water (start with 2 and add more if needed for desired consistency), vinegar, lemon juice, honey, and black pepper. Whisk everything together until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Add the cooked pasta, caramelized onions, chopped green onions, and fresh parsley to the bowl with the dressing.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Toss everything together gently until the pasta and onions are evenly coated with the creamy dressing. Let the pasta salad sit for at least 1 minute to allow the flavors to meld before serving. This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Onion Pasta "Salad"
For the Caramelized Onions
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Creamy Dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons pasta water, reserved from cooking pasta
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the pasta is cooking, thinly slice the large onion. This step can be a bit tear-inducing, so prepare accordingly!
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced onion and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes, or until the onions are deeply caramelized and tender. Be patient, as this process takes time to develop rich flavor.
⏱️ 25 min - 4
While the onions are caramelizing, prepare the dressing. In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream and mayonnaise.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
To the sour cream and mayonnaise mixture, add the soy sauce, 2-3 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water (start with 2 and add more if needed for desired consistency), vinegar, lemon juice, honey, and black pepper. Whisk everything together until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add the cooked pasta, caramelized onions, chopped green onions, and fresh parsley to the bowl with the dressing.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Toss everything together gently until the pasta and onions are evenly coated with the creamy dressing. Let the pasta salad sit for at least 1 minute to allow the flavors to meld before serving. This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
⏱️ 1 min