# Caramelized Onion & Garlic Spaghetti

A sweet, savory, and slightly spicy caramelized onion and garlic spaghetti that's easy to make and comforting.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 large onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp chili crisp
- 1 cup cream or coconut milk
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 cup fresh Parmesan cheese
- 225 g pasta
- 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 seasonings. Bring cream or coconut milk to room temperature.
2. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add in the onions and let them caramelize for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and jammy. Add a splash of water if they start sticking.
4. While onions are caramelizing, boil a pot of salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
5. When the onions are deeply golden, stir in minced garlic and all the seasonings. Let it bloom for a minute.
6. Add the chili crisp and sauté for a minute.
7. Pour in the cream (or coconut milk). Let it simmer for a few minutes.
8. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir.
9. Add your cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water to loosen if too thick.
10. Serve hot with an extra spoon of chili crisp and fresh parsley.

## Equipment

- large skillet
- pot

## Tips

- Best served with chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- Use fresh garlic.
- Save pasta water to loosen sauce if too thick.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLQKCZ1Pdmc/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/dcd603b6-e232-47cf-bc59-e5711c0e57ea
- Extracted: 2025-08-21

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