Caramelized Onion and Garlic Spaghetti

Name: Caramelized Onion and Garlic Spaghetti
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1/2 large Onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves of Garlic, minced; 1 tbsp Chili Crisp; 1/2 tbsp Soy Sauce, optional; 1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese, fresh, grated; 4oz Pasta, of your choice; 1 tbsp Butter; 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1/2 tsp Paprika; 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Pepper; 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning

This spaghetti brings together slow-cooked caramelized onions, fragrant garlic, and a buttery chili crisp sauce for a rich, savory pasta with a little heat. Parmesan melts into the sauce for a creamy finish, while a touch of soy sauce can deepen the flavor if you want extra umami. It’s simple enough for a weeknight, but the layered onion flavor makes it taste special.

This spaghetti brings together slow-cooked caramelized onions, fragrant garlic, and a buttery chili crisp sauce for a rich, savory... Show more

By recipeincaption ·
Caramelized Onion Variation of Garlic Butter Spaghetti

Health Grade

D+ · Occasional

Time

30 min

Price

2,21 €

Calories

1003 kcal

vegetarian

high protein

low sugar

fusion

Method

Boil the pasta

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season it generously with Salt. Add the Pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente—tender but still with a little bite in the center. Give it a stir at the beginning so it does not clump together.

Prep the aromatics

While the pasta cooks, peel and thinly slice the Onion into even strips so it softens and caramelizes at the same rate. Peel and finely mince the Garlic. If needed, grate the Parmesan Cheese so it is ready to melt smoothly into the sauce.

Heat the skillet

Set a large skillet over medium heat and add the Butter and Olive Oil. Let the butter melt completely and mingle with the oil so the pan is evenly coated and ready for the onions.

Caramelize the onions

Add the sliced onions to the skillet and spread them into an even layer. Cook them slowly over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until they turn very soft, deep golden, and almost jammy. If the skillet starts to look dry or you notice browned bits sticking too aggressively, add a small splash of water and stir to loosen everything.

Season the onions

Stir the minced garlic into the caramelized onions along with the Paprika, Garlic Powder, Italian Seasoning, more salt to taste, and Pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, just until the garlic smells fragrant. Add the Chili Crisp and cook for 1 minute more to bloom its flavor in the hot fat.

Reserve and drain

Before draining the pasta, scoop out about 1 cup of the starchy cooking water and set it aside. Drain the pasta, but do not rinse it—the surface starch helps the sauce cling to the noodles.

Toss into a sauce

Lower the heat under the skillet and add the grated Parmesan, stirring until it melts into the onions and forms a rich coating. If you want extra savory depth, stir in a small splash of Soy Sauce and taste. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss well until every strand is coated. Splash in the reserved pasta water a little at a time until the mixture turns glossy, loose, and silky rather than dry or clumpy.

Serve hot

Twirl the spaghetti into bowls and serve it while hot. Spoon a little extra chili crisp over the top if you want more heat and a bit of crunch.

Ingredients

Method

Servings:

0.5

1 large Onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves of Garlic, minced
2 tbsp Chili Crisp
1 tbsp Soy Sauce, optional
1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, fresh, grated
8oz Pasta, of your choice
2 tbsp Butter
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper
1 tsp Italian Seasoning

🧂 Plus ~1g of salt

Nutrition

Per Serving.

Calories

1003 kcal

50% of Daily kcal

Protein

37 g

75% RDI

Fat

48 g

20g sat fat

Carbs

104 g

38% RDI

Sugar

10 g

20% RDI

Fiber

6.4 g

21% RDI

Salt

3.7 g

74% RDI

Quality Profile

Scored against dietary guidelines.
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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D+ · 5.1 / 10

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ruth_archives

3 hours ago

This looks delicious! To make it vegan, I'll definitely be swapping the butter for a plant-based version and using nutritional yeast or my favorite vegan parmesan blend instead of dairy. Can't wait to try this!

Ingredients

Servings:

0.5

1 large Onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves of Garlic, minced
2 tbsp Chili Crisp
1 tbsp Soy Sauce, optional
1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, fresh, grated
8oz Pasta, of your choice
2 tbsp Butter
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper
1 tsp Italian Seasoning

🧂 Plus ~1g of salt

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Caramelized Onion and Garlic Spaghetti

Method

Boil the pasta

Prep the aromatics

Heat the skillet

Caramelize the onions

Season the onions

Reserve and drain

Toss into a sauce

Serve hot

Ingredients

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Nutrition

Calories

Protein

Fat

Carbs

Sugar

Fiber

Salt

Quality Profile

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