Caramelized Tomato Pasta

If you have a can or two of tomato paste collecting dust in your pantry, look no further than this five-ingredient pasta. It unlocks the power of the humble staple, caramelizing it in a hot pan with olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes until it becomes rust-colored, deeply rich, and intensely savory. Combined with starchy pasta water, it magically transforms into a luscious tomato sauce you’ll have thought cooked slowly on the stove all day