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Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

This Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta is a cozy, comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights, blending roasted cherry tomatoes and aromatic garlic for a delightful experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil high-quality
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon flour for thickening
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika optional
  • to taste salt for seasoning
  • to taste pepper for seasoning
  • Parmesan cheese optional garnish
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces rigatoni pasta or penne

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Start by mincing the garlic and halving the cherry tomatoes. Gather all your ingredients to streamline your cooking process.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and a pinch of salt, cooking for about 5 minutes until golden and fragrant.
  3. Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet, seasoning with a pinch of salt. Sauté for 10-15 minutes until they soften.
  4. Pour in the dry white wine, letting it bubble and reduce for about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the tomato paste and chili flakes, mixing thoroughly for a minute.
  6. Add the heavy cream into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
  7. Prepare a slurry by mixing the flour with water. Gradually add this mixture to the sauce, stirring continuously until thickened.
  8. Mix in the chopped parsley and smoked paprika, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.
  9. Add the cooked rigatoni to the sauce, tossing until well-coated.
  10. Allow to simmer on low heat for an additional 5 minutes before removing from the stove.
  11. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan and parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 12gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for quick weeknight dinners and offers a comforting flavor that can be easily modified for dietary preferences.

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