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Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta That Will Warm Your Heart

This Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta combines garlic and cherry tomatoes into a luscious sauce, creating a comforting meal in just 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: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 4-5 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 0.5 cups Dry White Wine can substitute with broth
  • 1 teaspoon White Sugar to balance acidity
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes adjust to preference
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or non-dairy milk
  • 1 tablespoon Flour optional for thickness
For Finishing Touches
  • 0.25 cups Chopped Parsley for garnish
  • 12 ounces Rigatoni Pasta cooked al dente
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • to taste Salt & Pepper
  • optional to taste Freshly Grated Parmesan for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep your ingredients by mincing the garlic and halving the cherry tomatoes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add cherry tomatoes and salt; sauté until softened, about 10-15 minutes.
  4. Pour in the dry white wine and simmer for 5 minutes, then add chili flakes and tomato paste.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and optional flour; allow to thicken over low heat for 5-10 minutes.
  6. Mix in parsley, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Add cooked rigatoni to the sauce; simmer for 5 minutes, adjusting with reserved pasta water if necessary.
  8. Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

To store leftovers, place in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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