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Caramelized onion and garlic spaghetti in golden creamy sauce,

Caramelized Onion and Garlic Spaghetti – Ultimate Comfort

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A creamy and spicy caramelized onion and garlic spaghetti made with pantry staples. Sweet onions, garlic, chili crisp, and Parmesan in one skillet.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1 large onion, thinly sliced

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 tbsp chili crisp

1 cup cream or coconut milk, room temperature

1 tbsp soy sauce (optional)

1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated

8 oz pasta of your choice

2 tbsp butter

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp each: paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning

Instructions

Slice the onion and mince the garlic. Bring cream to room temperature.

Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onions and cook 15–20 min until deeply golden.

Boil pasta until al dente. Reserve some cooking water and drain.

Stir garlic and seasonings into onions. Add chili crisp. Cook 1 min.

Pour in cream and simmer. Stir in Parmesan until smooth.

Add pasta to skillet and toss with sauce. Add pasta water as needed.

Serve hot with extra chili crisp and parsley if desired.

Notes

Use coconut milk for a dairy-free version. Adjust chili crisp to taste. Great with shrimp, tofu, or grilled chicken.

  • Author: Olivia Brooks
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 540
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 31g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 49g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg