Delicious Tomato and Parmesan Ring Pasta Delight

Ingredients

- 12 ounces ring-shaped pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons tomato bouillon powder
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 cups water (for boiling pasta)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pasta:
- Boil 6 cups of water in a large pot over high heat.
- Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.
- Add the ring-shaped pasta and cook following package instructions or until al dente, which typically takes about 8-10 minutes.

2. Melt the Butter and Create the Sauce:
- While the pasta cooks, place a large skillet on the stove over medium heat.
- Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Allow the butter to melt completely.

3. Create Tomato Base:
- Stir in 3 tablespoons of tomato paste into the melted butter and oil.
- Add 2 teaspoons of tomato bouillon powder. Mix well to combine the flavors, cooking for about 2-3 minutes until aromatic.

4. Mix with Pasta:
- Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with tomato mixture.
- Add the reserved pasta water while stirring to help create a smooth sauce.
- Reduce the heat to low and fold in 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese until melted and well incorporated into the sauce.

5. Season and Finish:
- Taste and adjust seasoning with kosher salt if necessary.

6. Serve:
- Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of additional parmesan if desired.

Total Time

PT25M
25 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Pasta, Dinner, Tomato, Parmesan, Quick Recipe, Italian, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Weeknight Meal, Family Meal

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

The entire dish contains approximately 1600 calories.

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