Spicy Tomato Cream Pasta
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
olive oil
1 tbsp
shallot (diced)
1 piece
garlic (minced)
3 clove
red pepper flakes
1 tsp
tomato paste
227 g
water
118 ml
heavy cream
473 ml
parmesan cheese (grated)
50 g
salt
1 tsp
reserved pasta water
118 ml
pasta noodles
340 g
Instructions
Cook the pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
Sauté aromatics
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add diced shallot and cook for 2-3 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Build the tomato base
Add red pepper flakes and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute, then add water (or vodka). Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly until the color deepens to a rich red.
Create the cream sauce
Lower the heat and add heavy cream, stirring until smooth. Add parmesan cheese and stir well. Taste and adjust salt and red pepper flakes as needed.
Combine and serve
Add the cooked pasta directly into the sauce. If needed, add a little reserved pasta water to adjust consistency. Toss well and serve with extra parmesan cheese.
Original recipe
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh. Sauce may thicken when refrigerated; add a little water when reheating to restore consistency.
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