Description
Savor the rich, comforting flavors of creamy tomato garlic pasta. Made with rigatoni, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and a touch of cream, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon flour
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta, cooked al dente
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Mince the garlic and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic with a pinch of salt, cooking until golden (5 minutes).
- Cook Tomatoes: Add cherry tomatoes and sauté with a pinch of salt until softened (10–15 minutes).
- Deglaze: Pour in white wine, simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in chili flakes and tomato paste.
- Add Cream: Stir in heavy cream. Mix flour with 2 tbsp water for a slurry, then add to the sauce. Simmer until thickened (5–10 minutes).
- Season & Combine: Add parsley, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix in cooked rigatoni.
- Simmer: Let the pasta cook in the sauce for 5 minutes. Cover and rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with Parmesan, parsley, and black pepper.
Notes
- Adjust spice by varying chili flakes.
- Add proteins like chicken or shrimp for variation.
- Use gluten-free pasta and cornstarch for gluten-free adaptations.
- Substitute plant-based cream for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
