Creamy Brown Butter Caramelized Onion Roasted Garlic Pasta with Chili Oil
Creamy Brown Butter Caramelized Onion Roasted Garlic Pasta with Chili Oil
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 head roasted garlic
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili oil, to taste, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for garnish
- 8 ounces pasta, of choice (such as spaghetti)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 cup pasta water, reserved, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the 3 tablespoons of butter and melt until it browns and smells nutty, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the sliced onion to the pan with the brown butter. Reduce the heat to medium-low and caramelize the onions, stirring occasionally, until they are deeply golden and tender, about 20-30 minutes.
⏱️ 25 min
- 4
Once the onions are caramelized, add the roasted garlic, 1/2 teaspoon each of salt, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of chili oil (to taste). Mix well with a spatula to combine all the ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Stir in the 1 cup of heavy cream and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Serve immediately, garnished with more grated Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of extra chili oil, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Brown Butter Caramelized Onion Roasted Garlic Pasta with Chili Oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 head roasted garlic
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili oil, to taste, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for garnish
- 8 ounces pasta, of choice (such as spaghetti)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 cup pasta water, reserved, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the 3 tablespoons of butter and melt until it browns and smells nutty, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the sliced onion to the pan with the brown butter. Reduce the heat to medium-low and caramelize the onions, stirring occasionally, until they are deeply golden and tender, about 20-30 minutes.
⏱️ 25 min - 4
Once the onions are caramelized, add the roasted garlic, 1/2 teaspoon each of salt, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of chili oil (to taste). Mix well with a spatula to combine all the ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Stir in the 1 cup of heavy cream and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Serve immediately, garnished with more grated Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of extra chili oil, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min