hearty bell pepper pasta

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cut the bell peppers  in half

remove the seeds

cut into thin strips

mince the  garlic cloves

mince the  garlic cloves

slice the shallot

heat oil over  medium high

add bell peppers

sauté for  10 minutes

add garlic  and shallot

cook for  5 minutes

stir in thyme,  paprika, salt,  pepper and  red chili flakes

pour in broth, simmer for  10 minutes

meanwhile, boil pasta al dente  in salted water

drain,  reserving 1/2 cup  cooking water

add butter,  stir until melted

add butter,  stir until melted

stir in basil

toss with pasta

stir in  tomato paste

add a splash  of cooking water, stir until glossy