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Creamy Garlic Butter Pasta
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Creamy Garlic Butter Pasta

This Creamy Garlic Butter Pasta features caramelized onions, rich cream sauce, and parmesan. Ready in 30 minutes with simple ingredients. Comfort food perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Pasta
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 2 onions thinly chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp chili flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 cup cream room temperature
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce optional
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 225 g pasta of choice
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Seasonings:
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano

Method
 

  1. Cook Pasta
Cook pasta in well-salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water. Drain and set aside.
  2. Caramelize Onions
Heat butter and olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook slowly until soft and golden, about 8–10 minutes.
  3. Add Garlic 
Add in garlic and chili flakes. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Tomato Paste
Add tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes until slightly darker in color.
  5. Make the Sauce
Lower heat and pour in cream. Stir gently until smooth.
  6. Season
Add paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, oregano, and soy sauce if using.
  7. Cheese
Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and silky.
  8. Combine Pasta
Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water if needed.
  9. Serve
Serve hot with extra parmesan and chili flakes.

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