Spicy Tomato & Mozzarella Pasta
Directions
- 1Heat olive oil and butter in a pan over medium heat.
- 2Add minced garlic and shallot, sauté until fragrant.
- 3Stir in tomato paste, cooking until it deepens in color.
- 4Pour in pasta cooking water and cream, simmer until the sauce thickens.
- 5Cook rigatoni according to package instructions, then drain.
- 6Add cooked rigatoni to the sauce, tossing until well coated.
- 7Tear fresh mozzarella into chunks, adding it to the pasta.
- 8Tear fresh basil leaves and sprinkle over the pasta.
- 9Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes to taste.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 small Shallot
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 cup Pasta cooking water
- 1 cup Cream
- 1 pound Rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup Fresh mozzarella
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Pepper
- 1 pinch Pili-Pili
Equipment
pan