Creamy Red Sauce Pasta

Name: Creamy Red Sauce Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Cooking Oil (Any neutral cooking oil); 2 cloves Garlic (Finely chopped); 300 grams Chicken Boneless (Cut into bite-sized pieces); 1 tsp Onion Powder; 1 tsp Paprika; 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder; 0.5 tsp Chili Flakes (Adjust to taste for spice); 1 tsp Black Pepper (Freshly ground preferred); 1 tsp Salt (Or to taste); 0.5 tsp Oregano (Dried); 3 tbsp Tomato Paste (Alternatively, blend 2 fresh tomatoes); 0.5 cup Thick Cream (Equivalent to 6 tablespoons of heavy cream); 2 tbsp Mozzarella Cheese (Grated); 0.5 cup Pasta Water or Milk (Reserved pasta water or dairy milk); 2 cups Boiled Pasta (Cooked al dente, e.g., penne, fettuccine); 1 tbsp Ketchup; 1 tsp Parsley or Coriander (Fresh, chopped, for garnish)

Indulge in this quick and delicious Creamy Red Sauce Pasta, featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a rich, flavorful tomato-cream sauce. This recipe combines classic Italian-inspired flavors with a creamy twist, making it perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal. Easy to prepare and packed with aromatic spices, it's a dish the whole family will love.

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Finished Creamy Red Sauce Pasta in a bowl

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

18m

Cook Time

28m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian-American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

30g

Protein

45g

Carbs

18g

Fat

Close-up of pasta with chicken and sauce

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Pasta being tossed in the pan

Instructions

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Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat, then add the chopped garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat, then add the chopped garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can turn bitter.
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Add the boneless chicken pieces to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken changes color and is lightly browned.
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Add the boneless chicken pieces to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken changes color and is lightly browned.
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Ensure chicken is cooked through before proceeding to the next step.
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Stir in the onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, chili flakes, black pepper, salt, and oregano. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly with the spices.
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Stir in the onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, chili flakes, black pepper, salt, and oregano. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly with the spices.
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Toast the spices briefly to enhance their aroma, but do not burn.
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Add the tomato paste and ketchup to the pan, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw tomato flavor.
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Add the tomato paste and ketchup to the pan, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw tomato flavor.
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Cooking the tomato paste helps deepen the flavor of the sauce.
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Pour in the thick cream, add the grated mozzarella cheese, and half cup of pasta water or milk. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
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Pour in the thick cream, add the grated mozzarella cheese, and half cup of pasta water or milk. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
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Pasta water adds starch, helping the sauce cling better to the pasta.
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Add the pre-boiled pasta to the pan with the sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is fully coated in the creamy red sauce.
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Add the pre-boiled pasta to the pan with the sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is fully coated in the creamy red sauce.
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Ensure pasta is al dente so it doesn't get mushy when mixed with the sauce.
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Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or coriander before serving hot.
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Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or coriander before serving hot.
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Fresh herbs add a burst of freshness and color to the dish.