# Caramelized Onion and Garlic Spaghetti

A sweet, savory, and slightly spicy spaghetti dish with caramelized onions and garlic that is minimal effort and max comfort.

- 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
- fresh parsley

## Instructions

1. Thinly slice one large onion, mince four garlic cloves, and measure out all seasonings. Bring one cup of cream or coconut milk to room temperature.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the sliced onions to the skillet and caramelize for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and jammy.
4. While onions caramelize, boil a pot of salted water and cook 8 oz (225g) of pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
5. Once onions are deeply golden, stir in the minced garlic and all seasonings (paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning). Let it bloom for a minute.
6. Add 2 tablespoons of chili crisp and sauté for another minute.
7. Pour in the cream or coconut milk and let it simmer for a few minutes.
8. Add 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and stir until incorporated.
9. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
10. Use the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if it's too thick.
11. Serve hot with an extra spoon of chili crisp and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

## Equipment

- large skillet
- pot
- grater

## Tips

- Best served with chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- If onions start sticking while caramelizing, add a splash of water.
- Save pasta water to loosen sauce if it's too thick.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLQKCZ1Pdmc/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/cc1708bf-6e61-4801-88a0-140d64912c41
- Extracted: 2025-10-21

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