Creamy Spicy Fettuccine

Ingredients

• 8 oz fettuccine pasta (Boiled according to package instructions; reserve 1/3 cup pasta water.)
• 1 tbsp oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 0.5 cup yellow onion (Chopped.)
• 4 cloves fresh garlic (Finely minced.)
• 1 tsp red chili paste (Use less or more to taste, or substitute red chili flakes.)
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
• salt (To taste.)
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 0.75 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream
• 0.333333 cup reserved pasta water (Add as needed for a thinner sauce.)
• 0.333333 cup Parmesan cheese (Freshly grated.)

Steps

1. 1

   Boil the fettuccine according to the package instructions. Reserve 1/3 cup of the pasta water before draining.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a pan over medium-low heat.

3. 3

   Once the pan is hot, add the butter and allow it to begin melting.

4. 4

   Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2–3 minutes, until fragrant.

5. 5

   Add the red chili paste and tomato paste. Cook over medium-low heat for another 1–2 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the chicken bouillon powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well.

7. 7

   Add the heavy whipping cream and cook the sauce over medium-low heat until it begins to thicken.

8. 8

   If a thinner sauce is preferred, add some of the reserved pasta water.

9. 9

   Add the boiled fettuccine to the sauce and top with the freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

10. 10

    Mix well and serve warm.

Notes

The source does not specify an exact quantity of pasta water beyond reserving 1/3 cup or an exact sauce-cooking time; cook until the sauce begins to thicken and add the water as needed. Red chili flakes may be substituted for the red chili paste.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• pasta
• Italian-inspired
• spicy
• creamy
• stovetop
• quick meal