Ingredients
- 300 grams penne pasta
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup Baladna Cooking Cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika or chili flakes
- Grated parmesan or mozzarella for topping
How it's made!
- Cook the pasta
- Boil a pot of salted water. Add the penne and cook until al dente. Reserve half a cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- Sauté aromatics
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and lightly golden. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add tomato sauce
- Pour in the tomato sauce and paprika. Cook for about 5 minutes to reduce the acidity and deepen the flavor.
- Add cream
- Reduce heat and slowly stir in Baladna Cooking Cream. Mix until the sauce turns smooth and a soft pink color forms. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine
- Add the cooked penne directly into the sauce. Toss well until every piece is coated. Add some pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick.
- Serve
- Top with grated cheese and serve hot.
- Tips
- Adding a pinch of sugar balances the tomato acidity. For a richer taste, add a handful of mozzarella directly into the sauce to melt.
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