01 - 
                Boil water in a large pot and season with salt. Cook the penne pasta until al dente, approximately 10-12 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
              
              
              
                02 - 
                Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
              
              
              
                03 - 
                Add the tomato paste to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to enhance its flavor.
              
              
              
                04 - 
                Pour the heavy cream into the skillet, stirring to combine. Simmer gently and season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
              
              
              
                05 - 
                Add the cooked penne pasta into the skillet and toss to coat evenly. Adjust the sauce’s consistency with reserved pasta water, adding gradually as required.
              
              
              
                06 - 
                Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until fully melted and incorporated into the sauce.
              
              
              
                07 - 
                Serve the pasta warm, garnished with additional parmesan cheese and freshly chopped basil.