Caramelized Onion Parmesan Spaghetti
Creamy spaghetti with slow-cooked onions, garlic and Parmesan
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 30m
- Steps
- 5
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Medium
Method
- Step 1Caramelize the onions22m 30s
Cook the onions in butter and olive oil over medium-low heat for 20–25 minutes, until deeply caramelized.
OnionButterOlive oil - Step 2Add garlic and chili1 min
Add the garlic and chili flakes and cook for another minute.
GarlicChili flakes - Step 3Build the sauce3 min
Pour in the chicken stock and let it reduce a little. Add the cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Chicken stockHeavy cream - Step 4Cook the spaghetti
Cook the spaghetti until al dente, then add it straight to the sauce with Parmesan and a splash of pasta water.
NoteReserve some pasta water before draining to help emulsify the sauce.
SpaghettiParmesanPasta water - Step 5Toss and finish
Toss until creamy. Finish with black pepper, lemon juice and fresh chives.
Black pepperLemon juiceChives





