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Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta: Comfort Food in 30 Minutes

Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta is a quick and comforting dish that delights with garlic and cherry tomatoes in a luscious sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Rigatoni Pasta
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine or vegetable broth for non-alcoholic
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1 tablespoon Flour or cornstarch slurry
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon White Sugar optional

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by mincing garlic and halving the cherry tomatoes for flavor infusion.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add minced garlic, and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add halved cherry tomatoes and a pinch of salt to the skillet. Sauté for 10-15 minutes until softened.
  4. Pour in dry white wine to deglaze the pan and simmer for 5 minutes before stirring in chili flakes and tomato paste.
  5. Reduce heat, mix in heavy cream, and thicken with a flour slurry for 5-10 minutes until velvety.
  6. Stir in chopped parsley, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, then combine with cooked rigatoni.
  7. Serve warm, garnished with Parmesan cheese and extra parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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