Creamy Tomato Pasta
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
olive oil
1 tbsp
shallot (diced)
1 piece
garlic (minced)
3 clove
red pepper flakes
1 tsp
tomato paste
226 g
water
120 ml
heavy cream
473 ml
parmesan cheese (grated)
50 g
salt
1 tsp
pasta noodles
340 g
Instructions
Cook the pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the noodles according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water for later use.
Sauté aromatics
In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes until soft, then add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Build the sauce base
Add red pepper flakes and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute, then add water and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly until the mixture becomes deep red.
Create the creamy sauce
Lower 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 pasta with sauce
Add the cooked noodles directly into the sauce. Add a little pasta water if needed to adjust consistency. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly.
Original recipe
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in airtight container
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