Photo courtesy of Courtney Stroup

Ingredients

½ c butter

2 c heavy cream

2-3 cloves garlic, minced

3 c freshly grated parmesan

2-3 tsp tomato paste

16 oz pasta, prepared per package directions

Melt butter in a medium skillet and add garlic. Cook until garlic it is just soft. Add cream and simmer for at least 5 minutes. Add cheese and stir to blend. Add tomato paste. (If desired level of “pink” is not achieved with tomato paste, add a few drops of red food coloring). Pour sauce over pasta and garnish as desired.