Cook the pasta

• Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente, following the packet instructions.
• Reserve some pasta water, then drain the pasta.

Sauté the vegetables

• Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
• Add the red onion and cherry tomatoes and sauté until softened.

Add the aromatics

• Add the garlic, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt and black pepper.
• Cook for another minute.

Build the sauce

• Stir in the tomato purée, then add the pasta water.
• Mix well and let the sauce simmer.

Toss the pasta

• Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
• Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together.

Make it creamy

• Stir through the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

Finish and serve

• Add the grated cheese and fresh parsley and mix until melted and combined.
• Add a splash more pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.