Caramelized Onion and Garlic Spaghetti

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. 4Add in the thinly sliced onions and caramelize them for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and jammy.
  5. 5Add in the thinly sliced onions and caramelize them for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and jammy.
  6. 6Add in the thinly sliced onions and caramelize them for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and jammy.
  7. 7Boil a pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente, reserving some pasta water.
  8. 8Boil a pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente, reserving some pasta water.
  9. 9Boil a pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente, reserving some pasta water.
  10. 10Once the onions are deeply golden, stir in the minced garlic and all the seasonings (paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning).
  11. 11Once the onions are deeply golden, stir in the minced garlic and all the seasonings (paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning).
  12. 12Once the onions are deeply golden, stir in the minced garlic and all the seasonings (paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning).
  13. 13Let the mixture bloom for a minute, then add the chili crisp and sauté for another minute.
  14. 14Let the mixture bloom for a minute, then add the chili crisp and sauté for another minute.
  15. 15Let the mixture bloom for a minute, then add the chili crisp and sauté for another minute.
  16. 16Pour in the cream or coconut milk and let it simmer for a few minutes.
  17. 17Pour in the cream or coconut milk and let it simmer for a few minutes.
  18. 18Pour in the cream or coconut milk and let it simmer for a few minutes.
  19. 19Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce.
  20. 20Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce.
  21. 21Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce.
  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.

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 of your choice
  • 8 oz pasta of your choice
  • 8 oz pasta of your choice
  • 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.
  • Save some pasta water to loosen the sauce if it's too thick.
  • Add an extra spoon of chili crisp on top for a spicy kick.