Spicy Basil And Oregano Pasta

Name: Spicy Basil And Oregano Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3/4 pound pasta (here we used rigatoni); ¼ cup fresh oregano; ½ cup fresh basil; 2 ounces Parmesan cheese; 3-6 garlic cloves (minced); 1 tablespoon chili flakes (if you like it hot); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup heavy cream; olive oil; salt & pepper

6 steps

Prep:10minCook:10min

Another pasta recipe that will leave you with a full belly and even better, a smile on your face! This spicy basil and oregano pasta recipe is so easy, it's perfect for a weeknight when you're short on time but still want to treat yourself.

Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:04:23 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories629.1 kcal (31%)

Total Fat30.4 g (43%)

Carbs70.8 g (27%)

Sugars5.2 g (6%)

Protein18.9 g (38%)

Sodium387.6 mg (19%)

Fiber5 g (18%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

0.75 poundpasta

here we used rigatoni

¼ cupfresh oregano

½ cupfresh basil

2 ouncesparmesan cheese

3garlic cloves

minced

1 tablespoonchili flakes

if you like it hot

2 tablespoonstomato paste

Instructions

Step 1

Start by cooking the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water, following the instructions on the package. Once al dente, drain the pasta while setting aside a cup of the cooking water.

Step 2

Simultaneously, finely chop the basil and oregano.

Step 3

Heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant. Introduce the oregano and basil, allowing them to sizzle for a minute. Then, incorporate the tomato paste and chili flakes, cooking for an additional 30 seconds.

Step 4

Pour in the heavy cream and continue cooking for two more minutes.

Step 5

Add the rigatoni to the mixture, along with the reserved pasta water, salt, and Parmesan. Thoroughly combine the ingredients.

Step 6

Over medium heat, stir the mixture for approximately three minutes or until a smooth and creamy consistency is achieved.

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