Caramelized Onion-Beans Pasta

Caramelized Onion-Beans Pasta

A hearty gluten-free pasta dish featuring sweet caramelized onions, roasted garlic, and butter beans, topped with crispy seasoned tofu. This comforting meal combines the rich flavors of oven-roasted aromatics with protein-packed beans and tofu, creating a satisfying dish that's both vegan and gluten-free. The mix of sweet paprika and smoked paprika adds depth while fresh parsley brings brightness.

Main Ingredients Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Grease a 30x40cm baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  3. Slice your onions into thin half-moons and spread them on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt.
  4. Cut the top off the garlic head to expose the cloves, place it on the baking dish with the onions.
  5. Drizzle everything with another tablespoon of olive oil and cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes, until the onions are soft and caramelized.

Tofu Instructions

  1. Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Mix all the seasonings in a bowl.
  3. Toss the tofu cubes with the seasoning mixture until well coated.
  4. Set aside while preparing other ingredients.

Assembly Instructions

  1. While the onions are roasting, cook your gluten-free pasta according to package instructions, but keep it slightly al dente.
  2. Drain and rinse the butter beans.
  3. Finely chop the fresh parsley.
  4. When the onions and garlic are done, carefully remove the foil.
  5. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from their skins (careful - they're hot!).
  6. Add the cooked pasta, beans, chopped parsley, marjoram, and an extra teaspoon each of garlic and onion powder to the pan with the onions.
  7. Gently mix everything together, cover with foil again, and return to the oven for 20 minutes.
  8. Meanwhile, cook your seasoned tofu either:
  9. In an air fryer at 200°C for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through, OR
  10. In a pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until crispy.
  11. Remove the pasta from the oven and give it a final gentle stir.
  12. Top with the crispy tofu cubes.
  13. Garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired.
  14. Serve hot, with an extra drizzle of olive oil if you like.
  15. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • When reheating, add a splash of water to prevent the pasta from drying out.
  • Store the crispy tofu separately to maintain its texture.
  • Reheat tofu in an air fryer or pan to restore crispiness.

Nutrition Facts

4 Servings per container
Serving Size 1 servings (400 g)
Amount per serving
Calories 550
% Daily Value
Total Fat 20 g
26%
Saturated Fat 3 g
15%
Trans Fat 0 g
0%
Cholesterol 0 mg
0%
Sodium 600 mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate 70 g
25%
Dietary Fiber 10 g
40%
Total Sugars 10 g
20%
Protein 20 g
40%
Vitamin D 0 mcg
0%
Calcium 100 mg
8%
Iron 2 mg
11%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Nutrition information is an estimate and has been calculated automatically