Calabrian Chili Pasta
Calabrian Chili Pasta is an Italian pasta dish that features bold and spicy Calabrian chili peppers simmered in a rich, tomato-based sauce, creating a harmonious blend of heat and tang! This decadent pasta can be on the dinner table in less than 30 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight meal!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Calabrian chiles
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 8 ounces ziti pasta, uncooked
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- parmesan cheese, for serving
- crushed red pepper flakes, for serving
- chopped parsley or basil, for serving
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al-dente in salted water according to package instructions.Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet.Add in onions and sauté for 4-5 minutes or until they start to get some color on them. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add in tomato paste and peppers and cook for 1-2 minutes stirring to cook the tomato paste a bit.
- Stir in the heavy cream and milk and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and add in the cooked pasta. Toss to coat the pasta in the sauce.Serve immediately with parmesan cheese, parsley and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 10gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 149mgPotassium: 399mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 713IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 1mg