One-Tray Caramelized Onion & Garlic Pasta

60 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 2Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. 3Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  4. 4Add sliced onions to a baking dish.
  5. 5Add sliced onions to a baking dish.
  6. 6Add sliced onions to a baking dish.
  7. 7Toss onions with 1 tbsp paprika, 2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp salt, 2 tsp pepper, 2 tsp Italian seasoning, and 4 tbsp olive oil until well coated.
  8. 8Toss onions with 1 tbsp paprika, 2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp salt, 2 tsp pepper, 2 tsp Italian seasoning, and 4 tbsp olive oil until well coated.
  9. 9Toss onions with 1 tbsp paprika, 2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp salt, 2 tsp pepper, 2 tsp Italian seasoning, and 4 tbsp olive oil until well coated.
  10. 10Slice the top off the garlic head (about ¼ inch).
  11. 11Slice the top off the garlic head (about ¼ inch).
  12. 12Slice the top off the garlic head (about ¼ inch).
  13. 13Drizzle the garlic with 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  14. 14Drizzle the garlic with 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  15. 15Drizzle the garlic with 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  16. 16Place the garlic cut-side up on top of the onions.
  17. 17Place the garlic cut-side up on top of the onions.
  18. 18Place the garlic cut-side up on top of the onions.
  19. 19Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour, tossing the onions every 20 minutes (twice total). Each time, add a splash of water to prevent burning.
  20. 20Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour, tossing the onions every 20 minutes (twice total). Each time, add a splash of water to prevent burning.
  21. 21Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour, tossing the onions every 20 minutes (twice total). Each time, add a splash of water to prevent burning.
  22. 22While onions and garlic are baking, cook pasta according to package instructions.
  23. 23While onions and garlic are baking, cook pasta according to package instructions.
  24. 24While onions and garlic are baking, cook pasta according to package instructions.
  25. 25Reserve up to 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
  26. 26Reserve up to 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
  27. 27Reserve up to 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
  28. 28Remove garlic from the dish and let cool slightly.
  29. 29Remove garlic from the dish and let cool slightly.
  30. 30Remove garlic from the dish and let cool slightly.
  31. 31Squeeze the roasted garlic into the onions.
  32. 32Squeeze the roasted garlic into the onions.
  33. 33Squeeze the roasted garlic into the onions.
  34. 34Add 2 tbsp chili crisp, 1 1/2 cups of room temperature cream (or coconut milk), 1 tbsp soy sauce (if using), 1/2 lemon juice, 1/2 cup Parmesan, and cooked pasta to the baking dish.
  35. 35Add 2 tbsp chili crisp, 1 1/2 cups of room temperature cream (or coconut milk), 1 tbsp soy sauce (if using), 1/2 lemon juice, 1/2 cup Parmesan, and cooked pasta to the baking dish.
  36. 36Add 2 tbsp chili crisp, 1 1/2 cups of room temperature cream (or coconut milk), 1 tbsp soy sauce (if using), 1/2 lemon juice, 1/2 cup Parmesan, and cooked pasta to the baking dish.
  37. 37Toss everything together, adding some pasta water as needed until glossy and saucy.
  38. 38Toss everything together, adding some pasta water as needed until glossy and saucy.
  39. 39Toss everything together, adding some pasta water as needed until glossy and saucy.
  40. 40Taste and adjust salt if needed.
  41. 41Taste and adjust salt if needed.
  42. 42Taste and adjust salt if needed.
  43. 43Finish with extra Parmesan, chili crisp, and fresh parsley if desired.
  44. 44Finish with extra Parmesan, chili crisp, and fresh parsley if desired.
  45. 45Finish with extra Parmesan, chili crisp, and fresh parsley if desired.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

baking dishfoiloven

Tips

  • Best served with chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
  • Add a splash of water to the onions every 20 minutes while baking to prevent burning.
  • Use the freezer hack to cool the garlic quickly.
  • Add pasta water as needed for a glossy and saucy consistency.
  • Adjust salt to taste.