15-Minute Tomato Butter Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) rigatoni
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, as needed
• 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan
• Fresh basil, for serving
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta until al dente and reserve 1 cup cooking water.

2. 2

   Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add tomato paste and oregano. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the paste darkens slightly.

4. 4

   Add 1/3 cup pasta water and the remaining butter. Stir until smooth and glossy.

5. 5

   Add pasta and toss well. Remove from heat, add parmesan, and adjust with more pasta water if needed. Finish with basil.