Spicy Rigatoni Pasta

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 the paste is brick red and starts to caramelize.

4: Add pasta water and mix.

5: Add salt, pepper, and red chili flakes, and cook for 1 minute.

6: Add cream and mix well.

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

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

9: Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.

10: Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the spicy sauce.

11: Set the burner heat to low and stir in the butter. Add more pasta water if needed.

12: Add the parmesan cheese, check the seasoning, and add more salt and pepper if needed.

13: Top with more parmesan and fresh basil (optional) before serving.