Simple Pasta Recipe

Serves 1
tiktok.com

Directions

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

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 0.5 finely diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons 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 of choice

Equipment

warm panwooden spoonsmall bowls

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.