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Creamy Tomato Garlic Rigatoni Pasta

A delicious one-pan wonder of creamy rigatoni pasta flavored with garlic, tomatoes, and spices, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 3 cups Cherry Tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup Chopped Parsley
  • 4 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine Choose a wine you enjoy drinking.
  • 1 teaspoon White Sugar Balances the acidity of the tomatoes.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 tablespoon Flour For thickening the sauce.
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Adjust according to preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream For a rich sauce.
  • to taste Freshly Grated Parmesan (optional) Add for extra flavor.
  • 8 oz Rigatoni Pasta, cooked al dente

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mince the garlic cloves and halve the cherry tomatoes. Chop the parsley and measure out all other ingredients.
Cooking
  1. Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ½ teaspoon of salt. Cook for about 5 minutes until golden and fragrant.
  2. Toss in the halved cherry tomatoes along with an additional ½ teaspoon of salt. Sauté for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Pour in 1 cup of dry white wine and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon of chili flakes and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste.
  4. Pour in 2 cups of heavy cream and stir. Whisk 1 tablespoon of flour with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry and add it to the sauce.
  5. Mix in the chopped parsley, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the cooked rigatoni pasta.
  6. Let the pasta simmer in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Serve hot with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and extra chopped parsley.

Notes

Taste along the way to adjust seasonings. Serve with crusty garlic bread and a bright salad for a complete meal.