Garlic Confit Pasta
Make nights easier with this delicious garlic confit pasta recipe. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or as an appetizer, you’ll love the savory flavor. Add a little garlic confit to your weekly meal plans and enjoy the yumminess!
There’s nothing like pasta to transform a random Tuesday night into something pretty special! That’s one reason I like to make dishes like this confit garlic pasta on the weekends so we can enjoy the leftovers throughout the week.
What is Garlic Confit?
Plant-based garlic confit (pronounced ‘con-fee’) is a cooking technique that originated in France. Garlic is cooked slowly in olive oil to create tender garlic and delicious garlic-infused oil.
The traditional process calls for peeled garlic cloves to be cooked in a pot of olive oil over low heat until they are soft and golden brown. The garlic and oil can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for weeks.
If you’ve ever wondered what you can do with garlic confit, this recipe is the answer. We’ll create a garlic confit pasta sauce and serve it over pasta!
Key Ingredients
- Lemon — We’ll use both the zest and the juice of the lemon.
- Oats — I used rolled oats for this recipe, but you can substitute instant oats.
- Chia — We’ll add some ground chia seeds to create a thicker texture. You can use whole chia seeds; I just prefer ground because it creates a smoother finished texture.
- Syrup — I used maple syrup, but you can substitute agave nectar.
- Milk — We’ll use almond milk for the best overnight oats! Substitute your favorite plant-based milk.
- Yogurt — I love adding some plant-based yogurt (plain, unsweetened) for an even more tangy flavor.
- Protein Powder — I add some vanilla protein powder for increased flavor and nutrients. If your protein powder is not sweetened, you may want to add an extra teaspoon or two of sweetener.
- Cornstarch — We’ll use cornstarch to thicken the lemon curd topping.
- Turmeric — A pinch of turmeric makes that lemon curd sunny yellow.
- Vegetable oil — You’ll need olive oil to make the confit.
- Garlic — You can use 8 to 10 garlic cloves, depending on their size. Remember, the garlic will be more mellow as it cooks.
- Onion — I like using red onion because I love the color it adds to the confit pasta sauce. You can also use a shallot.
- Tomatoes — This is optional, but I like adding a cup of cherry tomatoes to the garlic confit pasta sauce.
- Pasta — Use your favorite pasta, such as angel hair, thick spaghetti, fettuccine, or linguine. I also like using whole wheat pasta to add fiber to this dish.
- Pepper — Adding some freshly ground black pepper gives it a flavor boost.
- Almond Flour Parmesan — Skip this step if you’ve already got vegan parmesan, but I love this mixture of almond flour, nutritional yeast flakes, and salt on top of my pasta.
How to Make Garlic Confit Pasta
You can find the full printable recipe, including ingredient quantities, below. But first, here are some explanations of ingredients and steps to help you make this recipe perfect every time.
- Make the garlic confit pasta sauce by cooking olive oil, garlic, onion, and cherry tomatoes until tender.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- When the pasta is done, transfer 1 cup of the cooking water to a Pyrex measuring cup.
- Drain the pasta, then transfer it back into the pan. Toss in a bit of the pasta water.
- Pour the olive oil and roasted vegetables over the pasta. Gently toss to coat.
- Serve with your favorite veggies and vegan parmesan.
What to Serve with Roasted Garlic Pasta
When you’ve got a delicious pasta dish as the main meal, you want to deliver the best sides, too. Serve your confit garlic pasta with your favorite dishes on the side, such as:
Storage Tips
Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 or 5 days. You can freeze this pasta in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. To serve, transfer it to a fridge overnight to thaw. Then reheat in the microwave until warmed through.
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Garlic Confit Pasta
Ingredients
For the Garlic Confit Sauce
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic, peeled
- ¼ cup red onion, peeled and cut into thin slivers (substitute a shallot)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
For the Pasta
- 8 ounces pasta (thick spaghetti, fettuccine, or linguine)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Almond Flour Parmesan
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast flakes
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
For the Confit Sauce:
- Add olive oil, garlic, onion, and cherry tomatoes to a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until simmering, then lower heat to a low simmer. Cook for approximately 30 minutes, until the veggies are tender. Remove from heat.
For the Pasta:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta. Use the package as a guide, cooking the pasta until it's to your satisfaction (al dente or tender)
- When the pasta is done, remove 1 cup of the cooking water and transfer it to a heat-resistant bowl, such as a pyrex measuring bowl.
- Drain the pasta, then transfer it back into the pan. Toss in a bit of the pasta water. Pour the olive oil and simmered garlic, onions, and tomatoes over the pasta. Gently toss to coat.
For the Almond Parmesan:
- Combine almond flour, nutritional yeast flakes and salt in a bowl.
Plate the Pasta:
- Place the pasta on a plate and garnish with almond flour parmesan, freshly ground black pepper, and fresh basil or parsley.
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Notes
The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.