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