Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

This creamy tomato garlic pasta is an easy weeknight dinner that delivers rich flavors in just 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 650

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sauce

4-5 cloves Garlic minced
2 cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
0.5 cup Dry White Wine
1 tablespoon White Sugar
0.25 teaspoon Chili Flakes optional
2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
1 cup Heavy Cream
1 tablespoon Flour
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika

For the Pasta

12 ounces Rigatoni Pasta cooked
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder optional
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For Garnish

0.25 cup Chopped Parsley fresh
to taste Freshly Grated Parmesan optional

Equipment

Large pan
Cooking spoon
measuring cup
Knife
Cutting Board

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Minced the garlic and halve the cherry tomatoes, preparing all ingredients for a smooth cooking process.
In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
Add halved cherry tomatoes and salt, cooking until soft and juicy.
Deglaze the pan with white wine, let simmer, then add chili flakes and tomato paste.
Stir in heavy cream and thickening agent, simmer until sauce clings.
Mix in parsley, paprika, garlic powder, and adjust seasoning.
Combine cooked rigatoni with the sauce, ensuring pasta absorbs flavor.
Serve hot with garnish of Parmesan and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 12gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of water or broth.

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