# Simple Pasta Recipe

This is a very beginner-friendly pasta recipe that only takes minutes to make.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Lunch
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- warm pan
- wooden spoon
- small 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMhCucaV/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/dc978ae1-6aef-4d6b-abdf-caa76d194e55
- Extracted: 2025-10-05

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