Description
Indulgent Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta brings Italian comfort straight to kitchen tables with rich, velvety sauce and aromatic herbs. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a delightful meal you can savor in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings and Supporting Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Topping:
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Finely chop garlic and slice cherry tomatoes in half to prepare for cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant and lightly golden, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they begin to soften and release their juices, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Pour white wine into the skillet and allow it to reduce by half, concentrating the flavors for about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, creating a rich base for the sauce, then gently whisk in heavy cream and a flour slurry to thicken the consistency.
- Simmer the sauce on low heat for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning and ensure smooth texture.
- Incorporate fresh herbs, salt, and black pepper, blending the seasonings thoroughly into the creamy sauce.
- Add cooked pasta directly into the skillet, tossing to coat every strand with the velvety tomato garlic sauce.
- Allow the pasta to simmer in the sauce for an additional 3-4 minutes to absorb flavors and reach optimal temperature.
- Remove from heat, cover the skillet, and let the dish rest for 3-4 minutes to marry the flavors.
- Serve hot, generously garnishing with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Choose ripe, sweet cherry tomatoes for the most vibrant flavor profile and natural sweetness in the sauce.
- Use a light hand when adding flour slurry to prevent the sauce from becoming too thick or gloppy.
- Keep pasta slightly undercooked before final simmer, allowing it to absorb sauce and finish cooking perfectly.
- Substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk for lighter, dairy-free alternatives that maintain creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg