Creamy Spaghettios

5 from 1 vote

These creamy spaghettios are loaded with flavor and an easy dish to put together! It's made with ring pasta, tomato paste, lots of garlic, and a few other simple ingredients.

Prep Time5

Cook Time8

Total Time13

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Julie Maestre

Ingredients

2 cups ring pasta
3 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves finely minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
1 tablespoon basil fresh
6 ounces tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ cup heavy cream
¼ cup parmesan cheese
salt to taste

Instructions

Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet with high sides.
Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for a few seconds. Stir in the basil and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
Add the water and allow it to come to a small boil. Once it comes to a boil, stir in the pasta and cook for 7 minutes or until al dente while stirring occasionally, so the pasta doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
Once the pasta is al dente, turn off the heat and stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Season generously with salt and enjoy!

Notes

If you want your pasta to be al dente, I suggest cooking it for 1-2 minutes less than what the package says is good for al dente. The package said to cook it for 10 minutes, but I found it just right at 7 minutes. Remember, the pasta is tiny and cooks fast.
If your pasta absorbs most of the water feel free to add a splash of water before adding the heavy cream and parmesan cheese.
Make sure to stir the pasta occasionally while it cooks so it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
Serve with extra parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes for maximum flavor!

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