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Easy and Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta That’s Easy and Oh-So Comforting

Easy and Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta is a comforting vegetarian dish that combines delicious flavors and convenience in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Rigatoni Pasta can substitute with any pasta shape
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced for aromatic flavor
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes halved, substitute with diced canned tomatoes if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine can replace with vegetable broth for non-alcoholic option
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste intensifies tomato flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes reduce for a milder dish
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream can swap for almond or coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon Flour used to thicken the sauce
  • 1 teaspoon White Sugar to balance acidity
For Garnish & Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley adds freshness
  • to taste Garlic Powder essential seasoning
  • to taste Salt to taste
  • to taste Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan optional garnish

Equipment

  • large pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by mincing your garlic cloves and halving the cherry tomatoes.
Cooking
  1. In a large pan, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and a pinch of salt, sauté for about 5 minutes.
  2. Introduce the halved cherry tomatoes to the pan, sprinkling in some salt. Sauté for 10-15 minutes, allowing them to soften.
  3. Pour in 1/2 cup of dry white wine, scraping up any tasty bits stuck to the bottom. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low and stir in 1 cup of heavy cream. Mix 1 tbsp of flour with a splash of cold water and add it to the pan.
  5. Season with 1 tbsp of chopped parsley, 1 tsp of smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Fold in your cooked rigatoni pasta and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, garnish with Parmesan and parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This pasta dish is perfect for busy weeknights and can be made in advance for meal prep.

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