Creamy Chili Oil Pasta

• porce: 2 servings
• aktivní čas: 5 minutes
• celkový čas: 25 minutes

Ingredience

1/2 lb rigatoni pasta (or penne)

2 ½ tbsp butter

1 tbsp oil

6 cloves garlic (sliced)

2 tbsp tomato paste

2 ½ tbsp chili oil (just the sediments) (see notes)

1 cup heavy whipping cream (or heavy cream)

1/4 cup pasta water

1/2 tsp salt (adjust accordingly - see notes)

1/2 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp paprika (optional)

2 tsp dried/fresh basil (optional)

parmesan

Pokyny

Boil pasta in lightly salted water until cooked and reserve some pasta water.

Sauté garlic cloves in 1 tbsp melted butter and oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

Add tomato paste and continue sautéing for another minute before adding chili oil.

Stir well for another minute then pour in heavy whipping cream.

Continue stirring for 1-2 minutes before adding the rest of the seasoning and basil.

Let it continue cooking until it boils and stir occasionally.

Add 1/4 cup of pasta water, pasta and the remaining butter. Stir until every piece is well coated and turn off heat.

Serve while hot with parmesan cheese and enjoy!