Caramelized Onion and Garlic Spaghetti

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 and caramelize for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and jammy. Add a splash of water if they start sticking.
  5. 5Add the thinly sliced onions to the skillet and caramelize for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and jammy. Add a splash of water if they start sticking.
  6. 6Add the thinly sliced onions to the skillet and caramelize for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and jammy. Add a splash of water if they start sticking.
  7. 7While the onions are caramelizing, boil a pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving some pasta water.
  8. 8While the onions are caramelizing, boil a pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving some pasta water.
  9. 9While the onions are caramelizing, boil a pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving some pasta water.
  10. 10Once onions are deeply golden, stir in minced garlic and all seasonings (paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning) and let bloom for a minute.
  11. 11Once onions are deeply golden, stir in minced garlic and all seasonings (paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning) and let bloom for a minute.
  12. 12Once onions are deeply golden, stir in minced garlic and all seasonings (paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning) and let bloom for a minute.
  13. 13Add chili crisp and sauté for one minute.
  14. 14Add chili crisp and sauté for one minute.
  15. 15Add chili crisp and sauté for one minute.
  16. 16Pour in the room temperature cream or coconut milk and let it simmer for a few minutes.
  17. 17Pour in the room temperature cream or coconut milk and let it simmer for a few minutes.
  18. 18Pour in the room temperature cream or coconut milk and let it simmer for a few minutes.
  19. 19Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir.
  20. 20Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir.
  21. 21Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir.
  22. 22Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
  23. 23Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
  24. 24Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
  25. 25Use the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed, aiming for a silky consistency.
  26. 26Use the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed, aiming for a silky consistency.
  27. 27Use the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed, aiming for a silky consistency.
  28. 28Serve hot with an extra spoon of chili crisp and fresh parsley if desired.
  29. 29Serve hot with an extra spoon of chili crisp and fresh parsley if desired.
  30. 30Serve hot with an extra spoon of chili crisp and 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
  • 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

skilletpotgrater

Tips

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