Ingredients
| Item |
Amt |
| penne |
12 oz |
| olive oil |
2 tbsp |
| garlic, minced |
3 cloves |
| chili flakes (optional) |
1/2 tsp |
| tomato paste |
1/2 cup |
| cream |
1 cup |
| pasta water |
1/2 cup |
| salt |
1 tsp |
| Parmesan and basil |
to taste |
Method
1
COOKCook pasta; reserve pasta water.
2
SAUTÉSauté garlic in oil 30 seconds; add chili flakes and tomato paste; cook 2 minutes until darker.
3
STIRStir in cream and pasta water; simmer 2 minutes; season.
4
TOSSToss pasta with sauce; top with Parmesan and basil.
Time
30 minutes
Serves
Serves 4
Level
Easy
Ingredients
-
12 oz
penne
-
2 tbsp
olive oil
-
3 cloves
garlic, minced
-
1/2 tsp
chili flakes (optional)
-
1/2 cup
tomato paste
-
1 cup
cream
-
1/2 cup
pasta water
-
1 tsp
salt
-
to taste
Parmesan and basil
Method
- Cook pasta; reserve pasta water.
- Sauté garlic in oil 30 seconds; add chili flakes and tomato paste; cook 2 minutes until darker.
- Stir in cream and pasta water; simmer 2 minutes; season.
- Toss pasta with sauce; top with Parmesan and basil.
Notes
Reserve pasta water; it's the secret to glossy sauces.
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