Easy Creamy Tomato Sauce (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Sauce and Pasta
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1 pound dried pasta
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1 medium shallot, diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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170 grams tomato paste
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0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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0.25 teaspoon black pepper
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360 milliliters heavy cream
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2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
# Instructions:
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a sauté pan over medium heat, melt unsalted butter with olive oil. Add diced shallot and minced garlic, cooking for 3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
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Stir in red pepper flakes, tomato paste, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to deepen the flavor and caramelize the tomato paste.
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Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour in heavy cream and stir until the mixture is smooth and cohesive. Allow to simmer gently.
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Add cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing until evenly coated. If desired, fold in Parmesan cheese just before serving. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Reserve a small amount of pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.