Caramelized Onion & Garlic Spaghetti
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2Add in the thinly sliced onions and let them caramelize for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and jammy.
- 3While onions are caramelizing, boil a pot of salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente.
- 4Drain the pasta, reserving some of the pasta water.
- 5Once onions are deeply golden, stir in minced garlic and seasonings (paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning).
- 6Let it bloom for a minute, then add chili crisp and sauté for another minute.
- 7Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- 8Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce.
- 9Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce and toss to coat, using reserved pasta water to loosen if needed.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp chili crisp
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 8 oz spaghetti
Equipment
large skillet
Tips
- If the onions start sticking, hit 'em with a splash of water.
- Save some pasta water to loosen things up if the sauce is too thick.
- Serve hot with an extra spoon of chili crisp on top for a spicy kick and maybe a sprinkle of fresh parsley if you’re feelin’ fancy.
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