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Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

This Easy Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners, combining juicy cherry tomatoes and garlic into a rich sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine or broth
  • 1 teaspoon White Sugar optional
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or plant-based cream
  • 1 tablespoon Flour or cornstarch slurry
For the Pasta
  • 4 cups Rigatoni Pasta cooked al dente
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder to taste
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan optional

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Cooking pot
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by mincing garlic and halving cherry tomatoes, then set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add cherry tomatoes and a pinch of salt; sauté until softened and juices are released.
  4. Deglaze with white wine, simmer for 5 minutes, then stir in chili flakes and tomato paste.
  5. Lower heat, add heavy cream and flour slurry, then stir in sugar and simmer until thick.
  6. Mix in parsley, smoked paprika, and garlic powder; combine with cooked pasta.
  7. Let pasta simmer in sauce for 5 minutes, then rest for another 5 minutes.
  8. Serve warm, garnished with Parmesan and additional parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 15gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to use fresh garlic for the best flavor and adjust seasoning as needed.

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