Description
A creamy and spicy pasta dish that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor, perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 350g protein pasta or pasta of choice
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup light heavy/thickened cream
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup reserved pasta water
- 30g mozzarella
- 20g parmesan
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and reserve 1/3 cup of the pasta water.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the chopped onion. Cook until soft.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, red chili flakes, and black pepper, cooking for a couple of minutes.
- Pour in the light cream and stir until combined, then add in the reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix thoroughly.
- Finish with mozzarella and parmesan, allowing them to melt before serving.
Notes
Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red chili flakes according to your taste. Consider adding fresh herbs like basil or parsley for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg