Garlic Butter Spaghetti

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice your shallots nice and thin and measure out your seasonings. Bring your cream or coconut milk to room temp so it blends in smoothly later.
  2. 2Slice your shallots nice and thin and measure out your seasonings. Bring your cream or coconut milk to room temp so it blends in smoothly later.
  3. 3Slice your shallots nice and thin and measure out your seasonings. Bring your cream or coconut milk to room temp so it blends in smoothly later.
  4. 4Heat 2 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add the shallots and sauté for 8–10 minutes until soft and starting to turn golden.
  5. 5Heat 2 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add the shallots and sauté for 8–10 minutes until soft and starting to turn golden.
  6. 6Heat 2 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add the shallots and sauté for 8–10 minutes until soft and starting to turn golden.
  7. 7While the shallots are doing their thing, bring a big pot of salted water to a boil and cook your pasta until al dente. Drain, but save some pasta water.
  8. 8While the shallots are doing their thing, bring a big pot of salted water to a boil and cook your pasta until al dente. Drain, but save some pasta water.
  9. 9While the shallots are doing their thing, bring a big pot of salted water to a boil and cook your pasta until al dente. Drain, but save some pasta water.
  10. 10Once the shallots are soft and sweet, stir in your minced garlic and all the seasonings. Let them bloom for about a minute, then add the chili crisp and give it another quick sauté.
  11. 11Once the shallots are soft and sweet, stir in your minced garlic and all the seasonings. Let them bloom for about a minute, then add the chili crisp and give it another quick sauté.
  12. 12Once the shallots are soft and sweet, stir in your minced garlic and all the seasonings. Let them bloom for about a minute, then add the chili crisp and give it another quick sauté.
  13. 13Pour in the cream (or coconut milk), stir in the soy sauce if using, and let it simmer for a few minutes to thicken. Add in the grated Parmesan and stir.
  14. 14Pour in the cream (or coconut milk), stir in the soy sauce if using, and let it simmer for a few minutes to thicken. Add in the grated Parmesan and stir.
  15. 15Pour in the cream (or coconut milk), stir in the soy sauce if using, and let it simmer for a few minutes to thicken. Add in the grated Parmesan and stir.
  16. 16Toss your pasta in the sauce until fully coated, adding splashes of reserved pasta water as needed to get that perfect silky consistency.
  17. 17Toss your pasta in the sauce until fully coated, adding splashes of reserved pasta water as needed to get that perfect silky consistency.
  18. 18Toss your pasta in the sauce until fully coated, adding splashes of reserved pasta water as needed to get that perfect silky consistency.
  19. 19Serve hot with an extra spoonful of chili crisp on top for a little heat and a sprinkle of Parmesan and parsley if you're feelin' fancy.
  20. 20Serve hot with an extra spoonful of chili crisp on top for a little heat and a sprinkle of Parmesan and parsley if you're feelin' fancy.
  21. 21Serve hot with an extra spoonful of chili crisp on top for a little heat and a sprinkle of Parmesan and parsley if you're feelin' fancy.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 pieces shallots
  • 2 pieces shallots
  • 2 pieces shallots
  • 5 cloves minced garlic
  • 5 cloves minced garlic
  • 5 cloves minced garlic
  • 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 oregano
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 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 spaghetti
  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • pasta water
  • pasta water
  • pasta water
  • parsley
  • parsley
  • parsley

Equipment

large skilletpotgarlic pressgrater

Tips

  • Level up with chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
  • Use fresh garlic only.
  • Save some pasta water, it's liquid gold.
  • Serve with an extra spoonful of chili crisp for heat and a sprinkle of Parmesan and parsley.