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Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta Ready in 30 Minutes Flat

Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta is a quick vegetarian dish that transforms simple ingredients into a comforting meal, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 0.5 cup Dry White Wine or vegetable broth for non-alcoholic
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1 tablespoon Flour or cornstarch mixed with water
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes adjust to taste
  • 0.25 cup Chopped Parsley fresh
  • to taste Salt & Pepper for seasoning
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Rigatoni Pasta
Optional Topping
  • 0.5 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast for vegan

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Cutting Board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather all your ingredients. Mince the garlic and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the garlic for 3–5 minutes until golden.
  3. Add halved cherry tomatoes and a pinch of salt, sauté for 10–15 minutes until softened.
  4. Pour in dry white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to low, stir in the heavy cream, and thicken with flour mixed in water. Cook for another 5–10 minutes.
  6. Add chopped parsley, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss in the cooked rigatoni.
  7. Simmer the pasta in the sauce for about 5 minutes and let it rest for 5 minutes off heat.
  8. Serve in warm bowls, garnished with Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Monitor garlic to avoid bitterness, cook pasta al dente, scrape the pan while deglazing, and taste for seasoning adjustments.

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