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Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta That Will Make You Feel Cozy

This Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta is a comforting vegetarian dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to your table in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 6 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 0.5 cups Dry White Wine or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon White Sugar optional
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes omit for milder
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste for concentrated flavor
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or plant-based milk
  • 1 tablespoon Flour for thickening
  • 0.25 cups Chopped Parsley for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • to taste Salt & Pepper for seasoning
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Rigatoni Pasta or any favorite shape
  • to taste Freshly Grated Parmesan optional garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • pot for boiling water

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prep Ingredients: Begin by mincing the garlic and halving the cherry tomatoes. Set your ingredients within easy reach.
  2. Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic and a pinch of salt, sauté until golden.
  3. Cook Tomatoes: Add halved cherry tomatoes and sauté until they soften and begin to burst.
  4. Deglaze: Pour in dry white wine, scraping bits off the bottom, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add Seasonings: Stir in chili flakes and tomato paste, letting it simmer for a couple of minutes.
  6. Incorporate Cream: Add heavy cream and optionally a flour slurry, simmer until thickened.
  7. Finish Sauce: Mix in chopped parsley, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and adjust seasoning.
  8. Combine Pasta: Cook rigatoni to al dente, drain, and fold it into the sauce, simmering for 5 minutes.
  9. Serve: Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan and extra parsley for a delightful finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 14gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with vegetables or different pasta shapes, and leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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