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Caramelized Onion Parmesan Spaghetti

Creamy spaghetti with slow-cooked onions, garlic and Parmesan

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Prep
10m
Cook
30m
Steps
5
Servings
2
Difficulty
Medium

Method

  1. 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
  2. Step 2Add garlic and chili1 min

    Add the garlic and chili flakes and cook for another minute.

    GarlicChili flakes
  3. 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
  4. 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.

    Note

    Reserve some pasta water before draining to help emulsify the sauce.

    SpaghettiParmesanPasta water
  5. Step 5Toss and finish

    Toss until creamy. Finish with black pepper, lemon juice and fresh chives.

    Black pepperLemon juiceChives

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