Simple Pasta Recipe

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add about 2 tablespoons of butter to a warm pan and let it melt.
  2. 2Add half a finely diced onion.
  3. 3Sauté the onion until it's translucent.
  4. 4Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and let it cook down to get rid of the harsh tomato taste.
  5. 5Add salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
  6. 6Add 3 to 4 garlic cloves.
  7. 7Toast the spices and garlic for about a minute.
  8. 8Add 1 cup of heavy whipping cream.
  9. 9Add half a cup of pasta water.
  10. 10Mix everything gently until a beautiful orange color forms.
  11. 11Add freshly grated cheese.
  12. 12Add your cooked pasta of choice.
  13. 13Mix everything together and let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes on very low heat.
  14. 14Serve and enjoy with whatever protein you like.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 0.5 finely diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons organic tomato paste
  • salt
  • pepper
  • onion powder
  • garlic powder
  • Italian seasoning
  • paprika
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 0.5 cup pasta water
  • freshly grated cheese
  • cooked pasta

Equipment

warm panwooden spoonbowlstrainer

Tips

  • For the cheese, make sure it's freshly grated to avoid a grainy texture.
  • You can eat it as is or add more veggies, chicken, or fish into it for a complete meal.