# caramelized onion & garlic spaghetti

This is a simple recipe to make a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy caramelized onion and garlic spaghetti.

- 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
- 225 g 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. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced onions to the skillet and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and jammy.
3. While the onions are caramelizing, boil a pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
4. Once 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.
5. Add the chili crisp and sauté for another minute.
6. Pour in the cream (or coconut milk) and let it simmer for a few minutes.
7. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until combined.
8. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Use the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if it's too thick.

## Equipment

- large skillet
- pot
- grater

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLQKCZ1Pdmc/?igsh=eHBhb3Q1OGN0c3dj
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/eac9e535-1e60-4a87-b6a2-e2c20c43e731
- Extracted: 2025-08-09

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