Caramelized Onion Garlic Spaghetti by Recipeincaption

Ingredients

• 8 oz (225 g) spaghetti or pasta of choice
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp chili crisp, plus more for serving
• 1 cup cream or coconut milk, room temperature
• 1 tbsp soy sauce, optional
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salted water, for boiling pasta
• 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, as needed
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, optional

Instructions

1. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the sliced onion and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and jammy.
2. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, about 8–10 minutes; reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.
3. Stir the minced garlic, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning into the onions and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the chili crisp and sauté for 1 minute, then pour in the cream or coconut milk and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and optional soy sauce, then cook for 1 minute until the sauce looks glossy and cohesive.
6. Add the drained pasta and toss for 1–2 minutes until fully coated, loosening with reserved pasta water a splash at a time if needed.
7. Serve hot with extra chili crisp on top and parsley if desired.