Caramelized Onion and Garlic Spaghetti

Steps6

1. 1

   Step 1. Prep the onion and garlic

   Slice the onion thinly and mince the garlic.

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   Step 2. Caramelize the onions

   17m 30s

   Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium, add the onions and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and jammy.

   If they start sticking, add a splash of water.
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   Step 3. Cook the pasta

   Boil a pot of salted water, cook the pasta until al dente, then drain it, reserving some of the pasta water.

4. 4

   Step 4. Build the cream sauce

   When the onions are deeply golden, stir in the minced garlic and all the seasonings and let bloom for a minute. Add the chili crisp and sauté for a minute, pour in the cream, simmer for a few minutes, then stir in the grated Parmesan.

   Coconut milk can replace the cream.

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   Step 5. Toss pasta in sauce

   Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Loosen with reserved pasta water if too thick.

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   Step 6. Serve with chili crisp

   Serve hot with an extra spoonful of chili crisp on top and, if you like, a sprinkle of fresh parsley.