Caramelized Onion and Garlic Spaghetti

25 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 thinly sliced onions to the skillet and caramelize for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and jammy.
  5. 5Add thinly sliced onions to the skillet and caramelize for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and jammy.
  6. 6Add thinly sliced onions to the skillet and caramelize for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and jammy.
  7. 7While onions caramelize, boil a pot of salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
  8. 8While onions caramelize, boil a pot of salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
  9. 9While onions caramelize, boil a pot of salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
  10. 10Stir minced garlic and seasonings into the caramelized onions and let bloom for 1 minute.
  11. 11Stir minced garlic and seasonings into the caramelized onions and let bloom for 1 minute.
  12. 12Stir minced garlic and seasonings into the caramelized onions and let bloom for 1 minute.
  13. 13Add chili crisp and sauté for 1 minute.
  14. 14Add chili crisp and sauté for 1 minute.
  15. 15Add chili crisp and sauté for 1 minute.
  16. 16Pour in cream or coconut milk and simmer for a few minutes.
  17. 17Pour in cream or coconut milk and simmer for a few minutes.
  18. 18Pour in cream or coconut milk and simmer for a few minutes.
  19. 19Add grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir until combined.
  20. 20Add grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir until combined.
  21. 21Add grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir until combined.
  22. 22Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
  23. 23Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
  24. 24Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
  25. 25Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
  26. 26Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
  27. 27Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 large onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp chili crisp
  • 2 tbsp chili crisp
  • 2 tbsp chili crisp
  • 1 cup cream or coconut milk
  • 1 cup cream or coconut milk
  • 1 cup cream or coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz pasta
  • 8 oz pasta
  • 8 oz 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.
  • If onions start sticking, add a splash of water.
  • Save pasta water to loosen the sauce.
  • Serve hot with an extra spoon of chili crisp and fresh parsley for garnish.