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Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta: Quick Comfort in 30 Minutes

Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta is a deliciously rich and flavorful dish that transforms a busy weeknight meal into a cozy comfort experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 4–5 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • ½ cup Dry White Wine or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon White Sugar omit if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or plant-based milk
  • 2 tablespoons Flour for thickening
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Rigatoni Pasta cooked to al dente
  • ¼ cup Chopped Parsley for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika optional
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Garnish
  • ¼ cup Freshly Grated Parmesan optional

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Pot
  • cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Prep ingredients by mincing garlic cloves and halving cherry tomatoes.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant and golden.
  3. Add halved cherry tomatoes and a pinch of salt; sauté until softened and bursting.
  4. Deglaze the pan with dry white wine; simmer to concentrate flavors.
  5. Stir in chili flakes and tomato paste; let simmer briefly.
  6. Incorporate heavy cream and slurry; cook until thickened.
  7. Cook rigatoni in salted water; drain and combine with sauce.
  8. Simmer for 5 minutes; serve hot garnished with Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, sauté garlic until golden but not browned. Adjust seasoning to taste, and ensure ingredients are prepped in advance for a smooth cooking process.

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