Chagga Market Inspired Tomato Basil Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 ounces pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Boil the pasta in salted water until tender, then reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain the pasta.
2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Cook the onion, garlic, and smoked paprika until fragrant.
3. Add the crushed tomatoes and bell pepper. Simmer the tomato sauce until the vegetables are tender.
4. Toss the pasta with the tomato sauce, reserved pasta water, and lemon juice.
5. Stir in the parsley and parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper, then serve hot.

Allergen note: Contains gluten and dairy.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.