PASTA WITH TOMATO PASTA

Pasta with tomato paste is a practical and delicious dish prepared with ingredients that can be easily found in every home. Here is the step-by-step recipe for pasta with tomato paste:

Ingredients:

400 grams of pasta (preferably spaghetti or penne)

3 tablespoons of tomato paste

2 tablespoons of olive oil

1 medium onion

3 cloves of garlic

1 teaspoon of salt

1 teaspoon of black pepper

1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)

1 teaspoon of oregano

Fresh basil leaves (optional)

Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation:

Pasta: Boil plenty of salted water in a large pot. Add the pasta and boil according to the instructions on the package. Then drain and set aside.

Sauce: Finely chop the onion and garlic. Heat the olive oil in a pan and add the onions and fry until they turn pink. Add the garlic and sauté until they start to smell.

Tomato Paste: Add the tomato paste to the pan and fry for a few minutes. Add salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and thyme and stir. If the sauce is too thick, add a little pasta water to loosen it up.

Pasta and Sauce Meet: Add the boiled pasta to the pan and stir until it is well mixed with the sauce.

Serving: Divide the tomato paste pasta among plates. Sprinkle fresh basil leaves and grated parmesan cheese on top and serve hot.

Enjoy!