INGREDIENTS
16 oz pasta of choice
4 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
2 large onions, thinly sliced
8 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp salt
2 tsp black pepper
4 tbsp chili crisp
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan
Reserved pasta water, as needed
Fresh parsley, for topping
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1
Cook pasta in well salted water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water, then drain.
- 2
Heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring often and adding small splashes of water as you go, until caramelized.
- 3
Add garlic, paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in the chili crisp and let it cook into the onions.
- 5
Add heavy cream and parmesan and stir until smooth.
- 6
Toss in the pasta, adding pasta water as needed until the sauce is glossy.
- 7
Finish with fresh parsley and more chili crisp if desired, then serve. Best served with chicken or any protein of your choice.