Creamy Tomato Pasta
A rich and creamy tomato pasta dish featuring a velvety cheese sauce with aromatic spices, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
pasta of choice
250 g
butter
3 tbsp
oil
2 tbsp
garlic (minced)
2 tbsp
onion (diced)
0.5 piece
tomato paste
4 tbsp
heavy cream (unsweetened)
1.5 cup
cheddar cheese
1 cup
parmesan cheese (grated)
0.5 cup
salt
1 tsp
black pepper
1 tsp
garlic powder
1 tbsp
red chili flakes
1 tsp
smoked paprika
0.5 tsp
Italian seasoning
1 tsp
parsley (chopped)
1 tbsp
Instructions
Cook the pasta
Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
Prepare the aromatics
In a pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Cook the onions
Add diced onion and cook until translucent.
Add tomato paste and spices
Add tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Deglaze the pan with a splash of water, scraping up any browned bits. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning and red chili flakes.
Add cream and simmer
Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring mixture to a simmer.
Add cheese and combine
Reduce heat to low and add cheddar and parmesan cheese. Stir until melted and smooth. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water.
Garnish and serve
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Original recipe
Storage
Add a splash of milk when reheating to restore creaminess
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