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Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta for Cozy 30-Minute Dinners

This Easy Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta captures simplicity and warmth, ready in just 30 minutes for a comforting homemade meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
  • ½ cup Dry White Wine or broth
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or alternative milk
  • 1 teaspoon White Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Chili Flakes to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Flour for thickening
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika optional
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Rigatoni Pasta cooked al dente
For the Garnish
  • ¼ cup Chopped Parsley for freshness
  • Freshly Grated Parmesan optional

Equipment

  • large pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by mincing the garlic and halving the cherry tomatoes. Set aside.
  2. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add halved cherry tomatoes; cook for 10-15 minutes until softened and burst.
  4. Pour in white wine to deglaze the pan; simmer for 5 minutes, then stir in chili flakes and tomato paste.
  5. Reduce heat to low and mix in heavy cream and slurry of flour; let simmer for 5-10 minutes until thickened.
  6. Add chopped parsley, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper, then stir in cooked rigatoni pasta.
  7. Let the combined pasta and sauce simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
  8. Plate the pasta and garnish with grated Parmesan and extra parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of cream or milk.

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