# Caramelized Onion and Garlic Spaghetti

This dish offers a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy flavor profile, perfect for a comforting meal with minimal effort.

- Total time: 45 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp chili crisp
- 1 cup cream or coconut milk, room temperature
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
- 225 g pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp italian seasoning

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- large skillet
- pot
- grater

## Tips

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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLQKCZ1Pdmc/?igsh=bGR1aDNpMzg3OHU4
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/5906ae9d-5b6f-4e88-81f4-9a3e0fad3511
- Extracted: 2025-08-19

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