One-Tray Caramelized Onion & Garlic Pasta

Steps

1. 1Prepare the onions

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Add sliced onions to a baking dish. Toss with paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and 4 tbsp olive oil until well coated.

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2. 2Add the garlic head

   Slice the top off the garlic head (about ¼ inch), drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and place it cut-side up on top of the onions.

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3. 3Roast until caramelized1h

   Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour, tossing the onions every 20 minutes (twice total). Each time, add a splash of water to prevent burning. You're looking for deep golden, jammy onions.

   Toss every 20 minutes and add water if onions look dry

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4. 4Cook the pasta

   While that magic is happening, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve up to 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

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5. 5Squeeze roasted garlic

   Remove garlic from the dish and let cool slightly (freezer hack = elite move). Squeeze the roasted garlic into the onions.

   Pop the garlic in the freezer for a minute to cool quickly

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6. 6Combine and toss

   Add chili crisp, cream (or coconut milk), soy sauce (if using), lemon juice, Parmesan, and cooked pasta. Toss everything together, adding some pasta water as needed until glossy and saucy. Taste and adjust salt if needed.

   Coconut milk works too if you prefer a dairy-free option

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7. 7Finish and serve

   Finish with extra Parmesan, chili crisp, and fresh parsley if you're feeling fancy.

   Best served with chicken, shrimp, or tofu on top

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