Caramelized Onion and Garlic Spaghetti

Name: Caramelized Onion and Garlic Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 unit Large Onion (Thinly sliced, for best caramelization.); 2 tbsp Olive Oil (For sautéing the onions.); 4 cloves Garlic Cloves (Minced, for best flavor.); 2 tbsp Chili Crisp (Adjust to your spice preference.); 1 cup Cream or Coconut Milk (Room temperature, prevents curdling.); 1 tbsp Soy Sauce (Optional, enhances umami flavor.); 1/2 cup Fresh Parmesan Cheese (Grated, for best texture and flavor.); 8 oz (225g) gram Pasta of your choice (Any short or long pasta works well.)

Minimal effort, maximum comfort. Sweet, savory, a little spicy, this dish hits every note. Best served with chicken, shrimp, or tofu.

#Pasta

#Spaghetti

#Caramelized Onion

#Garlic

#Comfort Food

#Quick Meal

#Vegetarian Option

#Spicy

#Creamy

Caramelizing Onions

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

40m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

520

Calories

18g

Protein

55g

Carbs

28g

Fat

Rich Creamy Sauce

Ingredients

Large Onion
(Thinly sliced, for best caramelization.)
1 unit
Olive Oil
(For sautéing the onions.)
2 tbsp
Garlic Cloves
(Minced, for best flavor.)
4 cloves
Chili Crisp
(Adjust to your spice preference.)
2 tbsp
Cream or Coconut Milk
(Room temperature, prevents curdling.)
1 cup
Soy Sauce
(Optional, enhances umami flavor.)
1 tbsp
Fresh Parmesan Cheese
(Grated, for best texture and flavor.)
1 cup
Pasta of your choice
(Any short or long pasta works well.)
8 gram

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Pasta mixed with the sauce

Instructions

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Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Salting the pasta water enhances flavor.
2
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and tender, about 15-20 minutes.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and tender, about 15-20 minutes.
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Cook onions slowly on medium-low heat for best caramelization.
3
Add minced garlic and chili crisp to the skillet with the caramelized onions. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
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Add minced garlic and chili crisp to the skillet with the caramelized onions. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
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Adjust chili crisp amount to your spice preference.
4
Pour in the room temperature cream or coconut milk and the optional soy sauce. Stir to combine and simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
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Pour in the room temperature cream or coconut milk and the optional soy sauce. Stir to combine and simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
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Room temperature cream prevents curdling.
5
Add the drained cooked pasta and grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
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Add the drained cooked pasta and grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
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This dish pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken, shrimp, or pan-fried tofu.