Description
Indulge in this rich and flavorful Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta that combines the sweetness of cherry tomatoes with the creamy richness of heavy cream, all brought together with a hint of garlic and spices.
Ingredients
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For the Pasta:
- 8 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 3 cups Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 4 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 cup Dry White Wine
- 1 tsp White Sugar
- 1 tsp Chili Flakes
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 2 cups Heavy Cream (or alternative milk for a 1:1 swap)
- 1 tbsp Flour
- 1/2 cup Chopped Parsley
- 8 oz Rigatoni Pasta, cooked al dente
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Sugar
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
- Freshly Grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Mince the garlic and slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
- Sauté the Garlic: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and salt. Sauté until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Cook the Tomatoes: Add cherry tomatoes and salt. Sauté until softened, about 10-15 minutes.
- Deglaze the Pan: Pour in white wine, simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in chili flakes and tomato paste.
- Add the Cream: Pour in heavy cream and stir. Whisk flour with water to create a slurry. Stir into the sauce to thicken, cooking for 5-10 minutes.
- Season & Combine: Stir in parsley, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the cooked rigatoni.
- Finish Cooking: Let the pasta simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with Parmesan, parsley, and black pepper. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta, Pasta Recipe, Tomato Cream Sauce, Italian Pasta Dish
