caramelized onion & 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 sliced onions to the skillet and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and jammy.
  5. 5Add the sliced onions to the skillet and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and jammy.
  6. 6Add the sliced onions to the skillet and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and jammy.
  7. 7While the onions are caramelizing, boil a pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
  8. 8While the onions are caramelizing, boil a pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
  9. 9While the onions are caramelizing, boil a pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, 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). Let it bloom for a minute.
  11. 11Once the onions are deeply golden, stir in the minced garlic and all the seasonings (paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning). Let it bloom for a minute.
  12. 12Once the onions are deeply golden, stir in the minced garlic and all the seasonings (paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning). Let it bloom for a minute.
  13. 13Add the chili crisp and sauté for another minute.
  14. 14Add the chili crisp and sauté for another minute.
  15. 15Add 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 and stir until combined.
  20. 20Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until combined.
  21. 21Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until combined.
  22. 22Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Use the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if it's too thick.
  23. 23Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Use the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if it's too thick.
  24. 24Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Use the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if it's too thick.

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp chili crisp
  • 2 tbsp chili crisp
  • 2 tbsp chili crisp
  • 1 cup cream or coconut milk, room temperature
  • 1 cup cream or coconut milk, room temperature
  • 1 cup cream or coconut milk, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 0.5 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 0.5 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 225 g pasta of your choice
  • 225 g pasta of your choice
  • 225 g 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 with chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
  • If the onions start sticking, add a splash of water.
  • Save some pasta water to loosen the sauce if it's too thick.
  • Serve hot with an extra spoon of chili crisp on top for a spicy kick and maybe a sprinkle of fresh parsley.