Description
Spicy Pasta is a simple and delicious dish that brings warmth to your table, perfect for those who love a little heat in their meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to the tomato mixture, stirring until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference. For a richer flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg