# One-Tray Caramelized Onion & Garlic Pasta

This is a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy one-tray baked caramelized onion and garlic pasta that is minimal effort and maximum comfort.

- Total time: 60 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 whole garlic head
- 2 tbsp chili crisp
- 1.5 cups cream or coconut milk (room temp)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 lemon, juiced
- 12 oz (340 g) pasta of choice
- 5 tbsp olive oil
- (as needed) Pasta water
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp italian seasoning
- fresh parsley

## Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Add sliced onions to a baking dish.
3. Toss onions with paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and 4 tbsp olive oil until well coated.
4. Slice the top off the garlic head (about ¼ inch), drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and place it cut-side up on top of the onions.
5. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
6. Toss the onions every 20 minutes (twice total), adding a splash of water each time to prevent burning, aiming for deep golden, jammy onions.
7. While the onions and garlic are baking, cook pasta according to package instructions.
8. Reserve up to 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
9. Remove garlic from the dish and let cool slightly.
10. Squeeze the roasted garlic into the onions.
11. Add chili crisp, cream (or coconut milk), soy sauce (if using), lemon juice, Parmesan, and cooked pasta.
12. Toss everything together, adding some pasta water as needed until glossy and saucy.
13. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
14. Finish off with more Parmesan, fresh parsley, and chili crisp.

## Equipment

- baking dish
- foil

## Tips

- Best served with chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- Add a splash of water to the onions every 20 minutes while baking to prevent burning.
- Cool the roasted garlic slightly (freezer hack = elite move) before squeezing.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWHn6Wqkla4/?igsh=MXZ2bGdvc3Q3dDBuag==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/12f703a4-9652-47e0-b397-efa9d6e87743
- Extracted: 2026-03-21

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