Creamy spicy fettuccine

Ingredients

• 8 oz fettuccine pasta, boiled according to package instructions
• 1 tbsp oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
• 4 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
• 1 tsp red chili paste ( less or more adjust to taste ) or red chili flakes
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 3/4 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream
• 1/3 cup reserved pasta water
• 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Instructions

1. In a pan, heat oil on medium-low heat.
2. Once the pan is hot, add butter.
3. As the butter starts to melt, add in the onion and garlic .
4. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the fragrance is released.
5. Then, add in the red chili paste and tomato paste.
6. Cook on medium-low heat for another 1 to 2 minutes.
7. Add the seasoning, salt, pepper, smoked paprika powder, garlic powder, and chicken bouillon powder.
8. Mix well, then add the heavy whipping cream.
9. Cook the sauce on medium-low heat until it begins to thicken.
10. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a bit of pasta water.
11. Then, add the boiled pasta and top it with Parmesan cheese.
12. Mix well and serve it warm.