20-minute creamy paprika spaghetti

Ingredients

• 350 g spaghetti
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, sliced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Tomato paste, to taste
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 3 tbsp sweet paprika
• Salt, pepper, basil, garlic powder
• 1 tbsp chili flakes (for heat)
• 150 g Parmesan (about 1 cup)
• Pasta cooking water
• 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

1. Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve a cup of the water.
2. Soften the onion in the olive oil, add the garlic, then the tomato paste, and cook 2 minutes.
3. Pour in the cream with the paprika, chili flakes, basil, salt, pepper and garlic powder, and simmer gently.
4. Stir in the Parmesan until melted, loosening with pasta water to a silky sauce.
5. Toss in the spaghetti with the butter and swirl until glossy. Serve with more cheese.