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Tomato Garlic Pasta

Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta That'll Brighten Your Weeknight Dinner

Enjoy a quick and easy Tomato Garlic Pasta that's creamy and satisfying, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
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 Good quality recommended
  • 0.5 cups Dry White Wine Or vegetable broth for non-alcoholic
  • 1 tablespoon White Sugar Or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or alternative milk
  • 2 tablespoons Flour Gluten-free option available
  • 0.5 cups Chopped Parsley For garnishing
For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Rigatoni Pasta Cook al dente
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 0.5 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Optional

Equipment

  • large frying pan
  • Pot for cooking pasta
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife
  • Chopping board

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Prep by mincing garlic and halving cherry tomatoes. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, add garlic, and sauté for 5 minutes until golden.
  3. Add cherry tomatoes and salt. Cook for 10-15 minutes until tomatoes soften.
  4. Deglaze with white wine, simmer for 5 minutes, then add chili flakes and tomato paste.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, then mix a slurry of flour with water to thicken and combine.
  6. Add chopped parsley, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper. Mix in cooked pasta.
  7. Simmer together for 5 minutes on low heat, then remove from heat and cover for 5 minutes.
  8. Serve garnished with Parmesan, parsley, and black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of water or cream.

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