Caramelized Onion and Garlic Spaghetti

45 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. 4Add the thinly sliced onions to the skillet.
  5. 5Add the thinly sliced onions to the skillet.
  6. 6Add the thinly sliced onions to the skillet.
  7. 7Cook the onions for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden and jammy.
  8. 8Cook the onions for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden and jammy.
  9. 9Cook the onions for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden and jammy.
  10. 10While the onions are caramelizing, boil a pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente.
  11. 11While the onions are caramelizing, boil a pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente.
  12. 12While the onions are caramelizing, boil a pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente.
  13. 13Drain the pasta, reserving some of the pasta water.
  14. 14Drain the pasta, reserving some of the pasta water.
  15. 15Drain the pasta, reserving some of the pasta water.
  16. 16Stir in the minced garlic and all the seasonings (paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning) with the caramelized onions.
  17. 17Stir in the minced garlic and all the seasonings (paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning) with the caramelized onions.
  18. 18Stir in the minced garlic and all the seasonings (paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning) with the caramelized onions.
  19. 19Let the mixture bloom for a minute.
  20. 20Let the mixture bloom for a minute.
  21. 21Let the mixture bloom for a minute.
  22. 22Add the chili crisp and sauté for another minute.
  23. 23Add the chili crisp and sauté for another minute.
  24. 24Add the chili crisp and sauté for another minute.
  25. 25Pour in the cream or coconut milk.
  26. 26Pour in the cream or coconut milk.
  27. 27Pour in the cream or coconut milk.
  28. 28Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes.
  29. 29Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes.
  30. 30Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes.
  31. 31Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce.
  32. 32Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce.
  33. 33Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce.
  34. 34Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
  35. 35Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
  36. 36Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
  37. 37Use the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if it’s too thick, aiming for a silky consistency.
  38. 38Use the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if it’s too thick, aiming for a silky consistency.
  39. 39Use the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if it’s too thick, aiming for a silky consistency.
  40. 40Serve hot with an extra spoon of chili crisp and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, if desired.
  41. 41Serve hot with an extra spoon of chili crisp and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, if desired.
  42. 42Serve hot with an extra spoon of chili crisp and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, if desired.

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp chili crisp
  • 2 tbsp chili crisp
  • 2 tbsp chili crisp
  • 1 cup cream or coconut milk, room temperature
  • 1 cup cream or coconut milk, room temperature
  • 1 cup cream or coconut milk, room temperature
  • 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
  • 225 g pasta
  • 225 g pasta
  • 225 g pasta
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning

Equipment

large skilletpotgrater

Tips

  • Best served with chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
  • Use fresh garlic.
  • Save pasta water to loosen the sauce.