easy pink pasta dinner idea🍝

This pasta is my favorite go to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It’s made with only a few handful of ingredients that can be easily found in the pantry! You can add any veggies in here as well, pair it with a protein and dinner is served in less than 30 minutes. Make sure to give this one a try!

- 2 cups pasta, any kind

- Olive oil

- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped

- 3 - 5 garlic cloves, minced

- 3 tbsp of tomato paste or sauce

- 1/2 teaspoon of sugar

- 1/2 teaspoon of pepper flakes

- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

- 1/4 teaspoon of chili powder

- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

- 1/2 cup heavy cream

- 1/4 cup pasta water

- Lots of parmesan cheese, freshly grated

- 1 tablespoon salted butter

- Salt to taste

- Fresh basil, chopped

Directions:

1. Start by cooking the pasta in boiling, salted water and heating up some olive oil in a pan.

2. Add the onions and cook until caramelized. Next, add the garlic and cook until fragrant.

3. Add tomato paste/sauce and spices and mix well. Cook it out for 3 to 5 minutes.

4. Next, add heavy cream and pasta water, mix well. Cook until thicken.

5. Add cooked pasta, lots of Parmesan cheese, butter, and fresh basil. Combine until butter has melted and the pasta is fully coated. Taste for salt, add any if needed.

6. Serve immediately with more fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, and protein of choice, I did salmon. Enjoy!

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