Creamy Chilli Oil Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 oz Pasta (Dry weight; use your choice of shape)
• 1 Medium Onion (Finely diced)
• 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
• 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 1 tbsp Homemade Chili Oil (Adjust to heat preference)
• Spices (Spices of your choice (e.g., salt, pepper, dried herbs))
• 0.25 cup Reserved Pasta Water
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened Whipped Cream (Heavy cream or thickened cream)
• 1 Cheese Slice
• 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese (Grated)

Steps

1. 1

   Boil your pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain, making sure to reserve some of the pasta water for the sauce.

2. 2

   In a pan, sauté the diced medium onion and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic until fragrant.

3. 3

   Stir in the tomato paste and your choice of spices.

4. 4

   Add the homemade chili oil to the pan and mix well with the aromatics.

5. 5

   Pour in the unsweetened whipped cream and a splash of the reserved pasta water to create a silky sauce.

6. 6

   Add the cheese slice and grated Parmesan to the sauce, stirring until melted and smooth.

7. 7

   Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce until every strand is thoroughly coated. Serve immediately.

Notes

The recipe is designed for a single pan to maximize flavor and minimize cleanup. Adjust the amount of chili oil based on your spice tolerance.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• pasta
• spicy
• vegetarian
• quick-dinner
• 10-minute-meal
• comfort-food