In a medium frypan add the oil and onions. Sauté over very very low heat for 8 minutes. The onions should be lightly fragrant and translucent. Do not let them get golden or brown.

Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Then cook pasta to your preference.

Once the onions have bene sautéing for 8 minutes, add peas, the liquid from the peas, salt, and sugar.

Raise heat to medium low and cook for another 5 minutes until most of the liquid has cooked off.

Once the pasta is done preserve ⅓ cup of the pasta water.

Place the cooked pasta in the pan along with the starchy water and toss to mix. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes on low heat until liquid has been mostly absorbed by pasta, but there should still be some left in the pan for a little bit of sauciness and flavor.

Serve with vegan parmesan cheese if desired and a bit of fresh basil.