¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more, to taste
6 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon dry sherry
¼ teaspoon sugar
4 cups chicken broth (see notes)
2 cups anellini
⅓ cup grated Manchego cheese, plus more for serving
kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
In a large pot, combine the olive oil and garlic. Cook over low heat, stirring often, until garlic is fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Increase heat to medium. Add onion powder, chili flakes and black pepper and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add tomato paste and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to darken, about 2 minutes.
Add sherry and sugar and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
Add chicken broth, stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add anellini and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked and liquid reduces, 12-15 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in Manchego cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with olive oil and top with additional Manchego cheese.