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Spicy Tomato Cream Pasta

A quick, creamy tomato sauce with a touch of heat, tossed with angel hair pasta.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • 1 small onion ,diced
  • 2 garlic cloves ,minced
  • 1/2 teaspoondried basil
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 24-ouncejar spaghetti sauce
  • 1/2 cupheavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoonsalt
  • 1 poundangel hair pasta

Instructions

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until hot. Add the 1 small diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the 1 (24-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce and the 1/2 cup heavy cream. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt to combine.
  • Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until the sauce is thickened to your liking.
  • While the sauce simmers, cook 1 pound angel hair pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta.
  • Add the drained pasta to the saucepan and toss gently over low heat until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce, about 1 minute. Serve immediately.