Caramelized Onion Pasta with Chili Oil

Ingredients
  • 8 oz dry thin spaghetti
  • 1 large white onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 4 T butter, divided in half
  • 4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
  • 1–2 T chili crisp
    • plus more for serving (depending on heat preference)
  • 2 T soy sauce
  • 2 T honey
  • 2/3 C half and half
    • Coconut milk can be used
  • 1 t paprika
  • 1/2 t garlic powder
  • 1/2 t Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 t black pepper
  • 1/2 C parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, add olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter.
  2. Add sliced onion and cook, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes until soft and lightly caramelized.
    • Cook slowly to avoid burning.
  3. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  4. Cook spaghetti until al dente.
  5. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
  6. To the onions, add remaining butter and minced garlic.
  7. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  8. Stir in chili crisp, soy sauce, and honey until combined.
  9. Reduce heat to low.
  10. Pour in half and half.
  11. Add paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.
  12. Simmer 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  13. Stir in parmesan until melted and smooth.
  14. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until fully coated.
  15. Add reserved pasta water only if needed to loosen the sauce.
    • Add gradually to adjust sauce consistency.
  16. Garnish with chili crisp oil and parsley before serving.
Ingredients
Pasta (spaghetti)
Onion (white)
Oil (olive extra virgin)
Butter (salted)
Garlic (minced)
Sauce (soy)
Honey
Half and Half
Paprika (smoked)
Garlic (powder)
Seasoning (Italian)
Pepper (black)
Cheese (parmesan)
Parsley
Categories
Dinners
Cooking Method
Stovetop