Description
A comforting and flavorful creamy tomato garlic pasta perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 Alt milk – 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
- Salt & Pepper (to taste)
- Freshly Grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- Sauté the olive oil over medium heat, add the minced garlic, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and white wine, stirring gently, and allow to cook for 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
- Stir in the tomato paste, white sugar, and chili flakes. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and whisk in the heavy cream and flour, stirring continuously until well-combined and thickened.
- Season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Combine the cooked rigatoni with the creamy sauce, tossing gently to coat.
- Fold in the chopped parsley before serving. Plate the pasta and top with freshly grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream. This dish can be customized further with protein or extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, tomato garlic pasta, Italian cuisine, vegetarian pasta, comfort food