Creamy Tomato Pasta

• total time: 1 minute

Ingredients

So crazy delicious and it's better than a restaurant !!! Perfect for your next date night!

Directions

10 oz pasta - I used Vesuvio Organic Italian Pasta di Gragnano

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 onion diced

5 garlic cloves minced

3 tablespoons tomato paste

1 teaspoon salt , garlic powder, oregano, parsley, chili flakes, paprika (adjust salt to your taste )

1 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

1 tablespoon butter - optional

1/4 cup pasta water

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shredded

Garnish with parsley and chili flakes

Dice onions and mince garlic.

Cook your pasta in salt water according to package. Do not over cook. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.

In a large pan, on medium low heat. Sauté onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons of olive oil for 30 seconds. Stir.

Add in tomato paste and cook 20-30 seconds stirring.

Add in seasoning. Mix and add in heavy whipping cream while stirring to create a silky sauce.

As it bubbles on low heat. Add in a pat of butter . Cook 30 seconds stirring.

Add in cooked pasta , a bit of pasta water IF sauce is thick.

Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and mix.

Garnish with fresh parsley and chili flakes if desired.

Serve hot perfect with garlic bread and a salad.

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