# caramelized onion & garlic spaghetti

A delicious caramelized onion and garlic spaghetti recipe that is rich, creamy, and flavorful.

- 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
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- 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. Slice your onion, mince the garlic, and measure out all your seasoning. Bring a cup of cream or coconut milk to room temperature.
2. Heat 2 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add in the onions and let them cook for 15
					–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and jammy.
4. While the onions are caramelizing, boil a pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, but don’t forget to save some of that pasta water.
5. When the onions are deeply golden, stir in your minced garlic and all the seasonings. Let it all bloom for a minute.
6. Add the chili crisp and saute for a minute.
7. Pour in your cream (or coconut milk). Let it simmer and get cozy for a few minutes then add the grated Parmesan cheese.
8. Add your pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
9. Use that reserved pasta water to loosen things up if it’s too thick.
10. Serve hot with an extra spoon of chili crisp on top and maybe a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

## Equipment

- large skillet
- pot

## Tips

- If onions start sticking, add a splash of water.
- Save some pasta water to loosen the sauce.
- Serve with an extra spoon of chili crisp for a spicy kick.
- Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley if you're feeling fancy.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8ANoVJ3/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8afbf563-734d-4605-b2a1-189ef997fc98
- Extracted: 2025-10-04

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