Spicy Garlic Pasta In 10 Minutes by Aadrikacooks

Ingredients

• 200g pasta of choice (e.g. penne), boiled and drained, ¼ cup pasta water reserved
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 4–5 cloves garlic, chopped
• ½ cup tomato puree
• ¼ cup fresh cream
• ¼ cup reserved pasta water
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp chili flakes, plus extra to top
• ¼ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• Salt to taste
• Shredded mozzarella, to top
• Fresh parsley, to top

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; reserve ¼ cup pasta water before draining.
2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add diced onion and chopped garlic and sauté for 3–4 minutes until golden.
3. Add ½ cup tomato puree and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring, until it darkens slightly.
4. Add black pepper, garlic powder, chilli flakes, paprika, oregano, and salt. Stir to combine for 30 seconds.
5. Pour in ¼ cup fresh cream and the reserved pasta water. Stir and let the sauce simmer for 1 minute until slightly thickened.
6. Add the boiled pasta and toss well to coat every piece in the sauce.
7. Plate and top with shredded mozzarella, extra chilli flakes, and fresh parsley. Serve immediately.