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Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta: Your Cozy Weeknight Feast

Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta is a quick and cozy dish that features a rich, silky sauce and sweet tomatoes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Perfect for sautéing
  • 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes Halved, fresh is ideal
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine Can substitute with vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes Adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Deepens the tomato flavor
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can replace with half-and-half or coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons Flour To thicken the sauce
  • 1/4 cup Water To mix with flour
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Chopped, for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Boosts savory notes
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Rigatoni Pasta Cook to al dente
For Garnish
  • Parmesan Cheese Optional, for extra flavor

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes.
  3. Incorporate halved cherry tomatoes and sauté for 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. Pour in dry white wine and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in tomato paste and chili flakes, mixing thoroughly.
  6. Gradually pour in heavy cream, stirring until incorporated.
  7. Prepare a slurry by whisking flour with water until smooth.
  8. Mix in parsley and smoked paprika, season with salt and pepper.
  9. Add cooked rigatoni to the sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  10. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 12gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor; cook pasta to al dente to retain texture.

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