Creamy Spicy Caramelized Onion Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp oil
• 3 large onions, sliced into half-moons
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (2 to 3)
• 1 tbsp chilli oil, plus extra for finishing
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 3/4 cup cream
• 1 cup reserved pasta water
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried garlic flakes
• salt and pepper
• 250 g spaghetti (about 9 oz)
• fresh basil, chopped (a small handful)
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or grated Parmesan

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.

2. 2

   Heat the butter and oil in a large pan. Add the onions and cook on low heat, stirring now and then, until soft, brown and deeply caramelized, about 25 to 35 minutes.

   30 min
3. 3

   Add the minced garlic and cook about 1 minute, then stir in the chilli oil and soy sauce.

   1 min
4. 4

   Pour in the cream and pasta water, then add the oregano, chilli flakes, garlic powder, garlic flakes, salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Add the cooked spaghetti and toss until the sauce turns thick, creamy and coats the pasta, 1 to 2 minutes.

   2 min
6. 6

   Finish with chopped basil, a drizzle of extra chilli oil and plenty of mozzarella or Parmesan.