@iramsfoodstory: Spicy rigatoni Ingredients: - 1 onion, finely diced - 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced - 2 tbsp olive oil - Salt to taste - 1 tsp black pepper - 1 tbsp red pepper flakes - 3 tbsp tomato paste - 1 cup pasta water - 2 tbsp butter - 1 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream - 1/2 pack rigatoni pasta - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese - Fresh parsley, for garnish Instructions: 1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened and yellowed (3-5 minutes). 2. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring occasionally, until paste is brick red and starts to caramelize (about 5 minutes). 3. Add pasta water, salt, pepper, and red chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute. 4. Add cream and mix well. 5. Heat a large pot with 3 quarts of salted water for the rigatoni pasta. Once boiling, add the rigatoni and cook until al dente (follow package instructions or cook for 12 minutes). 6. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water. 7. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with spicy sauce. Set the burner heat to low and stir in the butter. 8. Add more pasta water if needed to achieve desired sauce consistency. 9. Add the Parmesan cheese and check the seasoning. Add more salt and pepper if needed. 10. Top with more Parmesan and fresh parsley (optional) before serving. #rigatoni #pasta #spicyrigatoni #spicypasta