Spicy Rigatoni

1: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium.

2: Add onion and garlic and cook until softened and yellowed (3-5 minutes).

3: Add tomato paste and cook, stirring occasionally, until paste is brick red and starts to caramelize.

4: Add pasta water, salt, pepper, and red chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute.

5: Add cream and mix well.

6: Heat a large pot with 3 quarts of salted water for the rigatoni pasta.

7: Once boiling, add the rigatoni and cook until al dente (follow the instructions on your rigatoni or for 12 minutes).

8: Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water.

9: Add the drained pasta to the skillet with spicy sauce. Set the burner heat to low and stir in the butter.

10: Add more pasta water if needed.

11: Add the Parmesan cheese, check the seasoning, and add more salt and pepper if needed.

12: Top with more Parmesan and fresh basil (optional) before serving.